Description
These juicy, tender meatballs are perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers, and they are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the marinara sauce.
- Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian, easy recipes, baked meatballs, comfort food