Description
Classic Italian Meatballs are a timeless comfort food that brings families together around the dinner table. Tender and juicy, these meatballs combine ground beef and pork with aromatic garlic and a medley of Italian herbs, resulting in a dish that is bursting with flavor. Whether you enjoy them served over spaghetti, in a hearty sub sandwich, or simply paired with marinara sauce, this recipe is designed to please everyone. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, these meatballs can be made ahead of time and even frozen for future meals. Experience the deliciousness of classic Italian cooking tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using slightly wet hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs for about 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or in sub rolls with extra marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg