Abruzzese Meatballs Agrodolce

Name: Abruzzese Meatballs Agrodolce
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Carando Abruzzese Meatballs, 1 Pack; Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon; Shallot, Minced, 1; Garlic, Minced, 3 Cloves; Golden Raisins, ½ Cup; Capers, ¼ Cup; Tomato Sauce, 14-Ounce Can; Honey, ¼ Cup; Balsamic Vinegar, ¼ Cup; Dried Oregano, 1 Tablespoon; Green Onions, Sliced, ¼ Cup

Total Time:

40 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

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

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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Total Time:

40 mins

Skill Level:

Beginner

Servings:

6 Servings

Ingredients

Abruzzese Italian Style Meatballs

1 Pack Carando Abruzzese Meatballs1 Pack
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Tbsp.
1 Shallot, Minced1
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced3 Cloves
½ Cup Golden Raisins½ Cup
¼ Cup Capers¼ Cup
1 14-Ounce Can Tomato Sauce1 14-Ounce Can
¼ Cup Honey¼ Cup
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar¼ Cup
1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano1 Tbsp.
¼ Cup Green Onions, Sliced¼ Cup

Instructions

Cook meatballs according to package instructions, reserve.
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, shallot, and garlic, and cook until translucent.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add the raisins, capers, tomato sauce, honey, balsamic, and oregano, and bring to a simmer.
Add the meatballs and cook for about 10 minutes, or until heated through and the flavors have combined.
Transfer to a small crock pot or chafing dish, garnish with the green onions, and serve hot.

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