Why Italian Grandmothers Used Fresh White Bread (Not Breadcrumbs) to Make the Perfect Meatball
Chef Brian reveals the poverty-born Italian secret to impossibly moist meatballs: fresh white bread instead of store-bought breadcrumbs. The recipe combines ground beef and pork with ricotta, whole nutmeg, and a simple San Marzano tomato sauce — all baked at 400°F for a less greasy result. A great beginner-friendly walkthrough with clear explanations of the 'why' behind each technique.
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🧾 Ingredients
- 11 lb ground beef and pork blend (or half pound each)
- 22 cups fresh white bread breadcrumbs
- 33 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 4Kosher salt
- 5Cracked black pepper
- 61 teaspoon dried thyme
- 71 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8Chili flakes (optional)
- 91 teaspoon garlic paste
- 101 teaspoon freshly grated whole nutmeg
- 11Fresh basil
- 12Fresh parsley
- 13San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 14Plain tomato sauce
- 15Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 16Olive oil or cooking spray
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