Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Italian Style Meatballs
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- Ā½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- Ā¼ cup whole milk
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Ā½ lb ground pork
- Ā½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/3 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Ā½ tsp dried oreganoIngredient note
Oregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/3 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- Ā½ tsp kosher salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the gluten free breadcrumbs and milk. Stir together and let sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk and formed a soft paste (a panade).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the soaked breadcrumb panade and mix with your hands until just combined ā stop as soon as no streaks remain; overmixing will tighten the meatballs.
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