Description
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are a comforting classic that brings the warmth of traditional Italian cooking to your table. These juicy meatballs, infused with garlic and fresh herbs, are enveloped in a rich tomato sauce that elevates any meal. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone, leaving them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, gently combine the ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saut? garlic until fragrant; add crushed tomatoes with salt and pepper. Simmer gently.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg