Calabrian Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 500 g pork mince
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest of
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Place bread in bowl, add milk and 2 tbl oil, set aside 15 minutes or until absorbed.
  2. Toss bread mix, 2 cloves of garlic, mince, salt, juice and zest of the lemon, extra oil, parmesan and parsley in mixing bowl; mix well.
  3. Shape into balls cover and chill.
  4. Cook balls in pasta sauce for 15 minutes. Or until cooked through -- this may depend on the size of t he meatballs you decide to make . You can use any bottled pasta sauce or use one of your favourite homemade ones.
  5. Put over pasta.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

688 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.4g 51% DV
Total Fat 35.5g 45% DV
Carbs 72.5g 26% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 13.9g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10498.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2075mg 44% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 42.8mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 412.3mg 32% DV
Iron 20.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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