Classic Italian Meatballs: Juicy Family-Style Recipe to Enjoy
A delicious family-oriented recipe for classic Italian meatballs that are succulent and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta or on a sub roll.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
- These meatballs can be frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs