Description
Savory Italian Meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning. They’re perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a savory appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C).
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve with pasta, marinara sauce, or on their own as a snack!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or fresh chopped chili to the mixture.
- For a meatball sub, place the meatballs in a sub roll with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner meatball option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
