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Abruzzese Meatballs Agrodolce

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Total Time:
40 mins
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Servings:
6 Servings

Looking for an easy, standout dish for your next potluck party? Try this Abruzzese meatballs agrodolce recipe. Agrodolce, which means “sweet View More expand_more

Looking for an easy, standout dish for your next potluck party? Try this Abruzzese meatballs agrodolce recipe. Agrodolce, which means “sweet and sour” in Italian, is a savory blend of raisins, capers, tomato sauce, honey, balsamic, and oregano. So delicious, you’ll never go back to ordinary meatballs again!

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Abruzzese Meatballs Agrodolce
alarm
Total Time:
40 mins
school
Skill Level:
Beginner
restaurant_menu
Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageAbruzzese Italian Style Meatballs
1 Pack
Carando Abruzzese Meatballs
1 Pack
1 Tbsp.
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp.
1
Shallot, Minced
1
3 Cloves
Garlic, Minced
3 Cloves
½ Cup
Golden Raisins
½ Cup
¼ Cup
Capers
¼ Cup
1 14-Ounce Can
Tomato Sauce
1 14-Ounce Can
¼ Cup
Honey
¼ Cup
¼ Cup
Balsamic Vinegar
¼ Cup
1 Tbsp.
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp.
¼ Cup
Green Onions, Sliced
¼ Cup

Directions


  1. Cook meatballs according to package instructions, reserve.

  2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, shallot, and garlic, and cook until translucent.

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the raisins, capers, tomato sauce, honey, balsamic, and oregano, and bring to a simmer.

  4. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10 minutes, or until heated through and the flavors have combined.

  5. Transfer to a small crock pot or chafing dish, garnish with the green onions, and serve hot.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 Pack
Carando Abruzzese Meatballs
1 Pack
1 Tbsp.
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp.
1
Shallot, Minced
1
3 Cloves
Garlic, Minced
3 Cloves
½ Cup
Golden Raisins
½ Cup
¼ Cup
Capers
¼ Cup
1 14-Ounce Can
Tomato Sauce
1 14-Ounce Can
¼ Cup
Honey
¼ Cup
¼ Cup
Balsamic Vinegar
¼ Cup
1 Tbsp.
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp.
¼ Cup
Green Onions, Sliced
¼ Cup

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