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Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatball - 16oz/8ct - 2 of 4Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatball - 16oz/8ct - 3 of 4Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatball - 16oz/8ct - 4 of 4
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatball - 16oz/8ct - 1 of 4

Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatball - 16oz/8ct

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$4.99 reg $5.49
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($0.31/ounce)

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About this item

Highlights

  • One 1lb pack of Carando Italian Style Mozzarella Rustica Pork Meatballs
  • Carando Italian Style Meatballs are made from high-quality, authentic Italian meats that taste handcrafted and homemade
  • These meatballs contain no added MSG
  • These pork meatballs contain 16 grams of protein per serving
  • Enjoy Carando meatballs in spaghetti or baked ziti for a well-seasoned Italian meal
  • Packaged in a tray for easy storage; keep refrigerated to maintain freshness

Description

Carando Italian Style Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs let you prepare meatballs that taste like they're made from scratch with minimal effort. These Old World crafted Italian meatballs feature a savory flavor with blended cheese and herbs, perfect for spicing up any meal. These Italian-style meatballs are made with no added MSG and no fillers. Cook these Italian meatballs on the stovetop, or bake them in the oven for a delicious snack or family dinner. Add Carando meatballs to your favorite pasta, pizza or subs for bold, homemade flavor. They're ideal for topping spaghetti or bucatini for a hearty dinner, served as party appetizers or heaped on meatball sliders. These fresh meatballs come in a pre-portioned tray wrapped in airtight plastic for maximum freshness. Store Carando meatballs in the refrigerator. One taste is all it takes to discover the authentic Italian heritage of Carando.

Serving Size: 2 meatballs

Serving Per Container: 4

Amount 2 Meatballs (112g)

Calories: 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25grm38%
Saturated Fat 9grm45%
Trans Fat 0grm0%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 850mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 4grm1%
Dietary Fiber 0grm0%
Total Sugars 2grm0%
Protein 18grm0%
Calories From Fat 230kcal0%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients:

pork, pasteurized process mozzarella cheese (low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese [part-skim milk, cultures, salt, enzymes], water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, lactic acid, sorbic acid, powdered cellulose, natamycin), water, less than 2% of the following: salt, parsley, dextrose, flavorings, paprika, corn syrup solids, vinegar, potassium lactate, bha, propyl gallate, citric acid.

Allergens & Warnings:

Contains: milk.
State of Readiness: Needs to Be Fully Cooked
Form: Ball
Package Quantity: 8
Bone cut type: Boneless
Seasoning or marinade: Seasoning Blend
Country of Origin: United States
TCIN: 52807406
UPC: 070247180827
Item Number (DPCI): 268-12-0092
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.94 inches length x 5.58 inches width x 9.78 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.04 pounds

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Q: What is recommended cooking instructions for air fryer?

submitted by Julie - 2 years ago

  • A: Hello Julie! Thank you for asking! Here are some cooking instructions for an air fryer. Air Fryer: Space out meatballs in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of the air fryer, small baskets can hold no more than six meatballs, and larger ones no more than 12. Cook meatballs at 350°F for 9-12 minutes or until a minimum of165°F. (For best results, cook until internal temperature reaches 185°F.) We hope you enjoy and thank you for choosing Carando and Smithfield Foods!

    submitted bySmithfield Team - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: do these contain any onions?

submitted by lu - 3 years ago

  • A: Thank you for your inquiry! Our Carando Meatballs do not contain onions. If you have any further questions about the product, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 855-411-7675.

    submitted bySmithfield Team - 3 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: I don't see an expiration on mine, where is it on the packaging. I purchased three days ago. They have been in refrigerator.

submitted by Nicole - 4 years ago

  • A: Hi Nicole. I am sorry there is no date on your package. Please contact us at Carando so we can help. 855-411-7675.

    submitted bySmithfield Team - 4 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Can these b microwaved?

submitted by Screen - 5 years ago

  • A: Thank you for your question.No, we don't recommend cooking our meatballs in the microwave for the best experience. Cooking instructions are below: OVEN: Heat oven to 375 F. Place meatballs on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes; gently turn meatballs over and bake an additional 13 to 17 minutes until internal temperature reaches at least 165 F and no longer pink (for best results, cook until internal temperature reaches 185)

    submitted bySmithfield Team - 5 years ago
    Brand expert
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Additional product information and recommendations

3.7 out of 5 stars with 463 reviews
quality: 2.73 out of 5
taste: 2.51 out of 5
value: 2.95 out of 5
26% would recommend
97 recommendations
4 out of 5 stars
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22 October, 2026Verified purchase

Convenient and fresh meatballs

A tasty fresh option opposed to frozen variety. This would be better if it was less salty
cc
quality: 4 out of 5
taste: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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20 October, 2026Verified purchase

these are just all pork! not real meatballs Terrible Ripoff

Tiny on back says made by Smithfield. a pork producer that is horrible They are just pork sausage. total ripoff. do not buy.
Hal9000
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
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18 October, 2026Verified purchase

(no review title)

My family loves these meatballs, including my kid who is a picky eater. We eat them just by themselves sometimes without side dishes or added to any dish. They’re that good.
Bsbl
quality: 5 out of 5
taste: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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2 out of 5 stars
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9 October, 2026Verified purchase

Salty

Way tooooooo salty
Diana C
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2 out of 5 stars
20 September, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
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Never again

Best part.of my.meal was the pasta never buy this product again. WHERES THE BEEF NOT AGAIN where on sale. Tried waste of money
Just me
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1 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
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Terrible

So salty..like eating a salty ball. Horrible..Will never buy again.
Margobell
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1 out of 5 stars
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13 August, 2026Verified purchase

Not for me

I was expecting beef. The texture is hard when cooked like pork sausage. I like a soft meatball. Not impressed
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
7 June, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
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(no review title)

Sorry to disagree but when I buy Meatballs I am expecting beef or a mix of beef and pork not 100% pork and tasting like any italian sausage rolled into the shape of a meatball..not saying illegal representation but for me horrible.
Emmylou
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5 out of 5 stars
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7 May, 2026Verified purchase

meatballs

Like this
Jodi
quality: 5 out of 5
taste: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 March, 2026Verified purchase

gross

disgusting grisly pork sausage balls. mozzarella? no indication of mozzarella. I have previously purchased this brand of mozzarella meatballs and they were tender and juicy and oozing with cheese. these are disgusting
Target Team Member
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
28 March, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
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Meatballs taste like wood pulp !!!!!

Terrible product. Very very disappointed! Tough and barely able to bite into or chew. I threw the whole main dish away. Texture is worse than cardboard! Try again Carando. Stop adding cellulose fiber to your meatballs. They make yoga mats out of cellulose fiber!
S. Jensen
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1 out of 5 stars
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23 March, 2026Verified purchase

disgusting taste

horrible! thick and hard to cut into
Tvbeer
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026

(no review title)

These are not meatballs. These are sausage balls. No motz and no beef… just seasoned pork. I was wondering if just wrong label but I’m not the only one with this concern. Don’t advertise meatball when they are really sausage balls.
Tammy
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2 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
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They had an odd taste

I was excited to try these with my homemade tomato pasta sauce, but they had an off taste and made my pasta somewhat unpleasant to eat. I won’t get them again.
Jamienickel
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1 out of 5 stars
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9 December, 2025Verified purchase

(no review title)

Horrible texture and flavorless.
Debra
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars
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23 November, 2025Verified purchase

(no review title)

good meatballs
Rachelg
quality: 5 out of 5
taste: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
14 November, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
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WE HAD OUR HOPES UP...BUT

We enjoyed the other flavors of meatballs and decided to try this one. Sadly it was very disappointing. My first meatball I pulled out two thin pieces of plastic only half way through. Ruined the meal for me and would not take a chance with another bite.
Susan M
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1 out of 5 stars
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10 November, 2025Verified purchase

(no review title)

Cheese is not in the meat. Meatballs are mostly Italian sausage.
LizReviews
quality: 1 out of 5
taste: 1 out of 5
value: 2 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
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26 September, 2025Verified purchase

Good!

These are more like sausage balls rather than meatballs but really good!
Target Girl
quality: 5 out of 5
taste: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
2 September, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
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These r not meatballs

Please don’t list these at meatballs!!! They are porkballs!!! Just sausage balls!! Wasted my money buying these thinking they were real meatballs. What meatballs are just made with pork. Terrible. When you cook them they are hard as ever. Save your money.
Nicole v
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