Alfredo Meatballs

Name: Alfredo Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen meatballs
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: MEATBALLS:; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 large eggs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; ALFREDO:; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; Optional: hot cooked pasta and minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen meatballs

Test Kitchen Approved

These Alfredo meatballs are baked in the oven, then smothered in a velvety homemade sauce. Serve them over hot pasta for a comforting family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
2 pounds ground beef
2 large eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ALFREDO:
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
Optional: hot cooked pasta and minced fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, crumble beef. Add eggs, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks; slowly pour 1 cup of hot cream mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened slightly and a thermometer reads 160°.
Toss meatballs with alfredo sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3 meatballs: 421 calories, 35g fat (19g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.

These Alfredo meatballs trade a traditional red sauce for from-scratch Alfredo sauce, resulting in a hearty main dish that can be served alone or atop a bed of noodles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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