Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe for Juicy Comfort Food Bliss
A classic recipe for juicy Italian meatballs that delivers comfort food bliss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the marinara sauce.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a pan and add the meatballs to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with spaghetti or in a sandwich.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
- These meatballs freeze well for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe