Description
Cozy and comforting Baked Italian Meatballs, perfect for weeknight dinners and family gatherings, made with a blend of beef, pork, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup ricotta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll into even balls.
- Drizzle the meatballs with a little olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and spoon the warmed marinara over them.
- Return the meatballs to the oven and bake another 8–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the meatballs rest for 5–10 minutes after baking to redistribute the juices. Use uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian meatballs, baked meatballs, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner