Italian Meatball Recipe
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
18 mins
-
Chill
1 hr 20 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr 48 mins
-
Servings
7
-
Calories
458 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatball Recipe
Description
The Italian Meatball Recipe blends ground beef and pork with bread crumbs soaked in beef broth, fresh parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, creating a well-seasoned mix that yields tender meatballs. Baking the formed balls at a high temperature creates a browned exterior that holds moisture inside. The simmering step in marinara sauce softens the meatballs further, allowing the tomato sauce to meld with the meat flavors for a balanced dish. The garlic and Italian seasoning provide subtle complexity without overpowering the meat.
This recipe results in meatballs that can be served alone as appetizers or alongside pasta, bread, or a simple salad for a full meal. The sauce adds moisture and richness, making leftovers convenient for reheating. Chilling the mixed meatball ingredients before baking helps the flavors meld and improves texture.
Ingredients
- ½ cup bread crumbs plain
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 large egg
- ¼-½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 3 teaspoons garlic crushed, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 24 ounces marinara sauce Rao brand
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil then lightly spray the foil.
- Add the bread crumbs and broth to a small bowl and let it soak for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl mix together the beef and pork. Add the soaked bread crumbs along with the eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined, cover, and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. While the oven is heating up use a cookie scoop to form meatballs about 1½ inches thick. Evenly space them over the baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Add your Marinara sauce to a large pan on LOW-MEDIUM heat. After baking the meatballs, drain the fat off of them and let them sit in the sauce for 15-20 minutes and serve on their own or over pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 7g | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1418mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
