Description
A simple and flavorful meatball recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta or on a sub roll.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a spicy kick, mix in red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy meatball recipes, Italian meatballs, baked meatballs