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Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe (25 Min) for Busy Nights!

Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe (25 Min) – Weeknight Winner

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A simple and delicious recipe for Italian meatballs that can be prepared in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 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 jar marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. In a large skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
  4. Add meatballs to the skillet and cover with sauce.
  5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Serve hot with pasta or on a sub roll.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
  • Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.