Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe
These Classic Italian Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta or enjoying on their own. Made with a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and aromatic seasonings, these meatballs are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2/3 cup milk of your choice
- 1 lb. ground beef or preferred meat
- 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk, let sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and parsley to breadcrumb mixture. Gently combine by hand.
- Form Meatballs: Portion mixture onto baking sheet, roll into 2-inch meatballs.
- Bake: Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove from oven, drain excess fat, and serve with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian, Meatballs, Classic, Baked, Easy Recipe
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