Description
A classic meatball recipe that delivers rich flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and pork.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and milk. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve meatballs with sauce over pasta or on a sub roll.
Notes
- For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Experiment with different meats like turkey or lamb for variation.
- Garnish with additional parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian, main course, baking