Classic Italian Meatballs: Juicy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef
Delve into the rich, savory world of classic Italian meatballs that bring warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix until ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until browned.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.
- These meatballs can also be cooked in a skillet over medium heat if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs