Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe (35 Min) – Taste the Juiciness!
A quick and easy recipe for classic Italian meatballs that are juicy and flavorful, perfect for any pasta dish or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta or as an appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with spaghetti for a classic meal.