Classic Italian Meatballs Recipe: Juicy and Flavorful Comfort Food
Enjoy the classic flavors of Italian meatballs that are juicy, tender, and utterly delicious. A perfect comfort food that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Let the meatballs cool completely before storing them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Italian meatballs, comfort food, classic recipe