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Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs: A Simple and Delicious Recipe

A simple and delicious recipe for oven-baked Italian meatballs that are perfect for serving with marinara sauce or over pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup marinara sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve them warm with the marinara sauce on the side or over pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try adding a teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Serve the meatballs in a sub roll with melted cheese for a delicious meatball sandwich.

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