Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe: Juicy Comfort Food Made Easy
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for classic Italian meatballs that are juicy and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat and add the cooked meatballs.
- Simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in different herbs like basil or thyme.
- Serve with spaghetti or in a meatball sub.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: classic Italian meatballs, easy meatballs, comfort food