Spicy Italian Meatballs Recipe (35 Min) – Unleash Bold Flavor!
A quick and flavorful recipe for spicy Italian meatballs that can be prepared in just 35 minutes.
- 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 fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta or on a sub roll.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.