Classic Italian Meatballs: Juicy Beef Balls with a Twist
Enjoy these classic Italian meatballs with a flavorful twist that makes them juicy and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite pasta or sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These meatballs can also be made ahead of time and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs