Dinner for 4
Italian Baked Meatballs
$24.21for 455 minServes 4
Beef and sausage meatballs with Parmesan bake in tomato basil sauce until browned and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
 | Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $13.73Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.65 lb | $3.23Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.21 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$6.05 per serving$24.21 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups onions
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 4 slices white sandwich bread
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb sweet italian sausage
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups homemade or commercial tomato basil sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for 8 minutes.
- Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze out the excess milk.
- Mix the bread, onion mixture, beef, sausage, Parmesan, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the tomato basil sauce over the meatballs and bake at 400 F for 25 minutes.
- Check that the meatball centers reach 160 F before serving.
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