Description
Savor the rich flavors of Best Italian Meatballs, where succulent ground beef is blended with aromatic herbs and spices, then baked to perfection and simmered in a robust marinara sauce. Ideal for any gathering or cozy weeknight dinner, these meatballs deliver a comforting and satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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, parsley, garlic, and egg until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the sauce and simmer together for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg