Ingredients
– 1 pound 80% lean ground beef (can substitute half with ground pork)
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
– 2 teaspoons minced garlic
– 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (optional)
– Marinara sauce
– Cooked noodles
– Additional Parmesan cheese
– Basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare your baking sheet as described.
2-Mix all ingredients in a bowl until just combined.
3-Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to form 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange them on the sheet.
4-Bake uncovered for 17-20 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking.
5-If desired, simmer the cooked meatballs in marinara sauce for 10 minutes to enhance flavor.
6-Serve the meatballs on their own or over noodles, topped with extra cheese and herbs.
Last Step:
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🍴 Avoid over-mixing the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.
🥄 Use a cookie scoop for uniform size to ensure even cooking.
🧈 Add 1 tablespoon of milk if the mixture feels too dry for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 537mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 93mg