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The Best Italian Meatballs

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Published: Sep 8, 2022 · Modified: Mar 26, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links

Today I’m going to show you how to make The Best Italian Meatballs to add to your favorite spaghetti dish. They are super simple to make and oh so savory!

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the best Italian meatballs

I have been making these homemade meatballs for years. Honestly I don’t know why it took me so long to get the recipe up on the blog.

I make this at least once a month, and every time I do they are gobbled right up! This is definitely a family favorite in our house!

In case you didn’t notice, I love making jumbo size meatballs. You could make them to any size you prefer, just note the cook time will be different.

meatballs cooking

Here’s what you need to make this:

  • 16 oz Ground Hot Italian Pork
  • 16 oz Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko
  • 1 Tbs Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbs Dried Basil
  • 1 Tbs Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • EVOO for frying

I like to use a mix of Pork and Beef, I really think it makes these more flavorful. If you don’t like the spice of the Hot Italian Pork Sausage, then you could do a mild or sweet kind.

spaghetti and meatballs

In a 6 quart Dutch Oven, lightly coat the bottom with EVOO and heat over med heat. Add all ingredients for the Meatballs into a large bowl and mix well.

Form into 2 – 3 inch size balls and place in the Dutch Oven. This will make approximately 7-8 Meatballs. Now go ahead and sear the Meatballs on all sides, then add in your favorite pasta sauce.

I like to combine 28 oz crushed Tomatoes and 26 oz of my favorite spaghetti sauce to these Meatballs. This is the perfect amount for simmering 30-45 minutes.

the best Italian meatballs with spaghetti

Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 30-45 minutes. This will continue to cook the Meatballs and give them and the sauce an incredible flavor.

After the sauce and Meatballs have been cooked through, add in your favorite type of cooked pasta. I use 12oz of gluten free spaghetti pasta for this ratio. Or you could even use Spaghetti Squash!

Now it’s time to dig into all of this deliciousness! Enjoy my friends!

Check out some of my other pasta creations below:

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Spaghetti

Pumpkin Bacon Carbonara

Penne with Eggplant and Mint

Lemon Pesto Penne with Crispy Prosciutto and Asparagus

the best Italian meatballs

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Cheers!

The best Italian meatballs

The Best Italian Meatballs

Sara
Today I’m going to show you how to make The Best Italian Meatballs to add to your favorite spaghetti dish. They are super simple to make and oh so savory!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Ground Hot Italian Pork
  • 16 oz Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko
  • 1 Tbs Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbs Dried Basil
  • 1 Tbs Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • EVOO for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a 6 quart Dutch Oven, lightly coat the bottom with EVOO and heat over med heat
  • Add all ingredients for the Meatballs into a large bowl and mix well
  • Form into 2 – 3 inch size balls and place in the Dutch Oven (see notes)
  • Sear Meatballs on all sides
  • Add in your favorite pasta sauce (see notes)
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 30-45 minutes (this will continue to cook the Meatballs and give them and the sauce an incredible flavor)
  • Add in cooked pasta of choice (see notes)
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I like to combine 28 oz crushed Tomatoes and 26 oz of my favorite spaghetti sauce to these meatballs. This is the perfect amount for simmering 30-45 minutes.
I use 12 oz of gluten free spaghetti for this recipe as well.
This makes approximately 7 – 8 giant meatballs.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner, gluten free meatballs, Italian meatballs, meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, The Best Italian Meatballs
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Hi! I’m Sara, and welcome to Tastefulventure! Here at Tastefulventure I’ve been testing gluten free recipes for over 11 years in hopes of sharing everything I’ve learned with you. I’m a foodie who loves to experiment with many different ingredients. 

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