Description
Tender, juicy Italian meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and packed with parmesan, garlic, and herbs. A comforting, classic dish perfect for pasta night or subs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat skillet over medium heat with olive oil if pan-searing.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and milk. Mix gently.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or grease a skillet if pan-searing.
- Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Pan-sear until browned or bake for 20–22 minutes until cooked through.
- Add to marinara sauce and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Top with extra parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for deeper flavor.
- Wet hands when rolling to prevent sticking.
- Double the batch and freeze extras for easy meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Italian meatballs, homemade meatballs, meatball recipe, beef meatballs, marinara meatballs