Melt-in-your-mouth Italian Meatballs Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs recipe! Made with simple ingredients, these juicy and tender meatballs are ideal for pairing with pasta, serving as appetizers, or enjoying on their own. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Transfer meatballs to a skillet with marinara sauce. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve over pasta, with bread, or enjoy on their own!
Notes
- For extra tenderness, soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes before mixing.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg