Buca Di Beppo's Famous Meatball Recipe
Do all this and you should be able to enjoy a Buca-style meal in the comfort of your home! If it doesn't turn out quite as you'd hoped, though, our doors are always open during dinnertime for dine-in and carry-out.
This recipe is provided by Buca di Beppo.
Buca Di Beppo's Famous Meatball Recipe
Do all this and you should be able to enjoy a Buca-style meal in the comfort of your home!
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
48
minutes
Servings
4
Servings
Total time: 58 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound ground chuck
- ¼ cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- ½ cup bread crumbs (preferably Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounce water
- 1 (32-ounce) jar authentic marinara sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients and mix thoroughly. Do not over mix – this will cause the meatballs to become tough.
- Divide into equal portions and shape into 6 meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake until a dark brown crust forms, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a Dutch oven. Combine marinara sauce and water, and pour over the meatballs. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until meatballs are cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Place the meatballs on a platter. Skim the oil from the top of the marinara and ladle it over the meatballs.
Nutrition
| Calories per Serving | 469 |
| Total Fat | 17.3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 211.0 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 29.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,372.6 mg |
| Protein | 48.5 g |
The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
