Classic Italian Meatballs
Juicy and flavorful classic Italian meatballs, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Use nutritional yeast for a vegan cheese substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian, comfort food, family recipe, pasta