I routinely get asked what precisely to do with the meatballs when they've been finished. The simple response of course would be to throw them in with some pasta sauce and serve with Spaghetti or Lasagna. Alas, at times simple is just not what you are searching for - so to that end, this article will list 3 excellent options of what else that you can do with your favourite Italian meatball recipes.
#1. A Meatball Sub
This is possibly sticking to the fundamental side of things - however, it cannot be left out of any complete meatball related list. If you've ever been into a sub shop before, you'll probably have tasted the delights that these beauties have to offer. You will need a large sized roll to produce the sub, however whether you go store bought or bake it from scratch can be a matter of personal preference. Me, I prefer to bake the bread - as shop bought rolls just will not be able to compare with the flavor of homemade bread, something which is a lot nearer to that sub shop flavor. Once you've got your bread, slap in the meatballs. Now, if you'd like to go for that really authentic taste, you're going to want to add them with a suitable sauce. After you've done that, add cheese along with your selection of salad, and you've got the ideal lunch or simply a fantastic snack.
#2 Appetizers
Once again, very, very standard - but incredibly useful at events or any style of social gathering. Just take the earlier prepared meatballs, set a cocktail stick in them and voila - you have the perfect snack that can be utilized either as a prelude to a much larger meal, or simply finger food for your party guests.
#3. Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Maybe you are fed up of having meatballs with Italian-style meals? This is a great little replacement. Assuming that you already have your meatballs ready, the ingredients necessary for this Italian meatball recipe are outlined beneath.
* 1 can of chopped Pineapple, in its juice
* 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
* 1 tablespoon of either soy sauce or tamari
* 1/3 cup of water
* 1/2 cup of brown sugar
* 3 tablespoons of corn starch
* 1 large bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
* 1 cup of thinly cut carrots
* 1 cup of beansprouts
* Either brown or white rice
Once you have all your ingredients together, drain the Pineapple- making sure to save the juice. Place the pineapple to one side, and add enough water to the juice to take it to about one cup of liquid, pouring it into a large skillet. Now, add the 1/3 cup of water, vinegar, soy/tamari, sugar and corn starch. Stir this all together until it makes a smooth mixture. Cook it over a medium heat and stir constantly till the sauce is good and thick. When it reaches the preferred consistency, add the meatballs, pineapple and vegetables. Simmer the meal uncovered for about 20 minutes, and serve on hot rice for a delicious meal.
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So, there you have it. These are just a few ideas of what you can do with your preferred Italian Meatball Recipe . The one limit though to what you can do is your imagination, so keep thinking of brilliant ideas to improve your cooking!
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