When a friend told me about the Healthy Solutions Spice Blends 2015 Blogger Recipe Challenge, I knew I had to do it. Healthy Solutions has so many wonderful spice blends for meat and seafood, it was hard to choose just one Spice Blends I would work with.
I wanted to be true to my italian heritage, so I decided to use the Italian Meatball Spice Blends. There is nothing like eating a great meatball. I remember as a child, I loved when we had meatballs and sucu (sauce) for dinner with a salad.
Combine All ingredients together just until combined. Do not over work mixture or your meatballs will not be tender.
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Healthy Solutions Spice Blends Italian Meatballs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ cup ricotta
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
- Mix with hands until ingredients just come together.
- Shape mixture into walnut size balls
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet, do not let meatballs touch or they will not brown properly.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite Marinara sauce.
- To Freeze~
- Let meatballs cool.
- Using a spoon remove all of the fat that has harden.
- Wipe the baking sheet clean.
- Place the cooled meatballs back on the baking sheet, again, making sure the meatballs do not touch.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hours until they are completely frozen.
- Remove from freezer and place meatballs into a freezer ziplock bag, seal and return bag to the freezer.
Once you have made your meatballs there are several recipes you can use them in. The classic spaghetti and meatballs with my favorite marinara, meatball sub sandwich, and you can add them to soup and salads.
Enjoy!
**I received a complimentary Spice Blend packet from Healthy Solutions Spice Blends. Please know that all opinions are my own and I have not been compensated in any way for this post.
Cindy Falteich
What a beautiful post, pictures and all. One of my biggest complaints is that it’s impossible to buy a prepared food or seasoning pack that doesn’t include fillers, MSG, yucky things and “stuff that doesn’t belong there”. I’ll definitely check out Healthy Solutions products and if they ask, I’ll tell them you sent me. Thanks!
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Cindy!
Heather
These look simple and delicious.. Thanks for sharing. I will be trying these soon.
Its All About The Yummy
Thanks, Heather!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
You really can’t beat homemade meatballs.
Judy Freedman
These meatballs look delicious. I’m a big fan of The Meatball Shop Cookbook. Your photography is beautiful.
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you, Judy!
Colorado Baby Anderson
These look amazing!! We’re always on the hunt for new recipes, so thank you so much!
Shelley Zurek
Oh that package of Healthy spice blends would be just perfect for a vacation when you didn’t want to bring along spices or buy them.
Its All About The Yummy
Yes, that is a great idea!
Doreen McGettigan
I love the idea of these healthy spices. Meatballs are one of my favorite comfort foods. I could eat them everyday.
I love that you bake them, so do I.
Brenda
These look super delicious! I’ve always wanted to make homemade meatballs!
JcCee Watkins Barney
This looks yummy! Even though I would love to have meatballs, I do not have a recipe to make them. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe with a healthy product.
Cheryl Nicholl
Oooohhhh…. I likey! I’ve never added ricotta to my balls. I’m going to try tonight! Thanks!!
Leslie
Now I am in the mood for Italian! Those look delicious.
Michele
I have never made meatballs from scratch. You make it look pretty easy and they sound delicious.
Its All About The Yummy
Michele, they are very easy to make and they taste so much better!
sara
Now I know what I’m making for dinner tonight! Thanks!
Lisa at Grandma's Briefs
I’m reading this right before I start dinner and I’m now CRAVING your meatballs instead of my broiled chicken breasts. Maybe I can make it tomorrow… Thank you!!
Yanique
These look really yummy and easy enough for even me to make! I love a good meatball.
Allison
This looks amazing!
Carol Cassara
Would you mind dropping some off to me, like tonight? I’m making pasta!
Its All About The Yummy
If you were only closer, you know I would!
Annabel Cohen
I did not think about cooking meatballs in the oven! Good idea, sounds like a good recipe!
Its All About The Yummy
Annabel, it keeps the stove clean!
Charlotte's Little Web
These look incredible! I love the clarity of your pictures—makes them all the more appealing! I have been wanting to make homemade meatballs for dinner soon and this just may be the inspiration I needed. Thank you!
Janie Emaus
Since I don’t cook, I’ll pass this recipe down to my chef, my husband.
Elaine Allen
I also try to avoid seasonings that have unhealthy additives. I will definitely give this a try. And the meatballs look great!
Kim @ Knockitoffcrafts
Delicious! Now I’m starving. We’ll be having these for dinner tomorrow. Thanks!
Tammy
Oh my gosh, these look so delicious! And easy. I love easy!!! Yup….trying them! Thanks for the Share! Awesome!
Angela Weight
Oh MAN that looks good! Now I’m craving Italian meatballs. Guess I’ve got tomorrow night’s dinner planned., .
Its All About The Yummy
Glad I could be of help, Angela!
Estelle
These look divine. I am definitely bookmarking this recipe to try soon.
Its All About The Yummy
Thank you!
Amy
Those look yummy! I’m feeling a pasta night coming on 🙂
Its All About The Yummy
Pasta night is always my favorite night!
Lois Alter Mark
Those look so delicious! My son loves meatballs and I may have to surprise him with these next time he’s home!
Jacquelyn Ward
These look delicious! I love the fresh basil. Your photography and writing are exceptional and of course your cooking too! I will bookmark this for a new recipe to try! Thank you!
Karyn Locke
Did n’t think I’d ever be hungry for meatballs at 8 in the morning but you’ve changed that!
Suzanne @ Healthy Ever Afters
Meatballs are my sons absolute favorite. He would eat an entire family-size batch if I didn’t stop him. I’ll have to try this recipe. Thanks so much!
Jesse
Holy meatballs! These look delicious! Pinning this recipe now! Thanks for sharing!
Debi @ Life Currents
This would totally be a family favorite! I love how simple it is too. Stumbled it! Thanks!
April Menu Plan & 7, 30 Minute Tasks for Filling the Freezer
[…] Meatballs! And make extra for the freezer. […]
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Topped with that yummy sauce, those meatballs have my mouth watering. These will be great at my next get together with friends.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
Meatballs are my favorite, favorite, favorite food! These look so good. I just need a fork and a bowl of these and I will be one happy camper.