Description
A delicious and easy recipe for savory Italian meatballs that are perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with spaghetti, on a sub roll, or over rice.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add chopped bell peppers or onions to the meat mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg