Description
Classic Italian Meatballs are a quintessential comfort food that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table. Simmered in rich tomato sauce, these tender, juicy meatballs evoke memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. Perfect with spaghetti or as sliders, they offer warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C).
- Serve hot with marinara sauce and pasta or as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture for tenderness. - Experiment with different meats like ground pork or veal for varied flavor. - For extra flavor, simmer in marinara sauce for an additional 10 minutes after baking.