Grandmas Italian Meatballs
Tender baked meatballs made with beef, pork, Parmesan, and parsley, simmered in marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Large pot
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 cup bread crumbs regular or panko
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup milk
- 1 jar marinara sauce about 24 oz
Instructions
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Add the milk and mix just until combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch across and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until browned and cooked through to 160 degrees F.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot with spaghetti or in sandwiches.
Notes
Use ground turkey for a lighter version and add oregano or basil for more herb flavor. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Nutrition is an estimate.