Description
Homemade Italian Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy bites infused with rich flavors. Simmered in a robust marinara sauce, they create a heartwarming meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a delightful dish that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once meatballs are cooked, gently add them to the sauce and let them soak up the flavor for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg