Mama Lucia Italian Style Turkey Meatballs - Food Review

My family has always loved my homemade meatballs with a pasta dinner or on a sub roll. Occasionally, the time it takes to prepare and cook these little gems is just not available. It is as those times that I turn to Mama Lucia Italian Style Turkey Meatballs to add some bulk and pizazz to noodles and sauce.

I absolutely love how affordable this frozen food item is. A thirty eight point four ounce bag of cocktail size meatballs sets you back only $4.79. The amount contained in the package is enough for several dinners for a family of four, or about eight nice sized sub sandwiches. The bag must be stored frozen, which ensures that the contents stay fresh for quite a long time. The low cost for such a large bag, the small size, and the fact that the product stays in the freezer until ready to cook all adds up to a very economical purchase.

There are several ways to prepare this product. The frozen meatballs can be added to a pot of sauce on the stove top until hot and tender. They can be heated in the microwave on a a dish safe for use in the appliance or they can be cooked in a crock pot filled with a savory tomato based sauce. The last option is my favorite. It is very time efficient to prepare the pot in the morning and allow the meatballs to heat and simmer all day long. The end result is very tender, juicy and flavorful.

One eight turkey meatball serving contains only two hundred calories. There is twelve grams of Fat, with three point five grams of Saturated Fat and zero Trans Fat. Forty five milligrams of Cholesterol and seven hundred and forty milligrams of Sodium is contained in this serving size Additionally, there is eight grams of Total Carbohydrate, and one gram of Dietary Fiber per eight balls. On the plus side of the nutritional scale, fifteen grams of Protein, six percent of Calcium and ten percent of the daily recommended value of Iron is gained from enjoying this side dish.

The flavor of this frozen food item is absolutely delicious. Tender turkey, cheeses and Italian spices and seasonings combine to offer a very tasty and satisfying product. No matter how you choose to prepare these meatballs, they don't taste bland and boring like most frozen varieties. Nothing compares to homemade, but this product closely resembles one made from scratch. The juiciness of the meat combined with the cheese and seasonings all adds up to one outstanding product.

The back of the bag offers some excellent information for consumers. This product contains the allergens, wheat, milk and soy. A recipe for a complementary sauce is offered, as well as serving suggestions such as on a hard roll or as a topping for pizza. This company offers a full money back guarantee for anyone not fully satisfied with their purchase.

Overall, I would definitely rate Mama Lucia Italian Style Turkey Meatballs a full five star food rating. The inexpensive price, versatility, ease in preparation and delicious flavor earn this product the highest number of stars. I definitely plan on being a loyal consumer for many years to come.