Classic Italian Meatballs: Easy Recipe for Juicy Family Dinners
Learn how to make classic Italian meatballs that are juicy and perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the meatballs juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs