Nonna’s Juicy Italian Meatballs Recipe Revealed!
A delicious and easy recipe for juicy Italian meatballs, perfect for any pasta dish or as a standalone appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta or on their own.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before forming them.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.