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Marry Me Meatballs

Savory Marry Me Meatballs for a Flavorful Dinner Delight

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Delicious Marry Me Meatballs smothered in creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1.5 pounds Ground Meat beef, chicken, turkey, or pork
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Breadcrumbs Italian-style preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika works too
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil for cooking
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter or oil for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or Half and Half, can use milk
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1-1.5 cups Grated Parmesan Reggiano Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 0.25 cups Diced Sun-Dried Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
  • 2-3 cups Fresh Spinach drained if using frozen
  • 0.5 cups Broth vegetable broth for a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into uniform balls of about 1-2 tablespoons in size. Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs, sear each for 2-3 minutes until golden-brown.
  4. Pour broth into the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  5. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F, arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. For air frying, spray air fryer basket with oil, arrange meatballs, cook at 360°F for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in cream, garlic, and Parmesan until combined.
  8. Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts and sauce is smooth.
  9. Toss meatballs in the creamy sauce until fully coated and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adapt the ground meat and vegetables to your preference for customization. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy dinner.

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