Italian Meatballs & Sauce Recipe | Vito’s Italian Cucina

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

Prepare and simmer the sauce for 4-6 hours.

Mix ground beef, pork, and seasonings for the meatballs.

Lightly fry the meatballs, then simmer them in the sauce for ultimate flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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