Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
Perfectly tender and bursting with classic flavors, these *Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs* are a weeknight dinner game-changer. Made with a savory combination of ground beef and pork, enriched with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, these meatballs are seared to golden perfection before simmering in a hearty marinara sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between homemade comfort and convenience. Serve them over your favorite pasta, tucked into a sandwich, or alongside a crusty loaf of bread for a crowd-pleasing meal. With simple ingredients and bold Italian flavors, this family-friendly dish is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Ground pork
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece Large egg
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Allow the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk for 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender meatballs.
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs roughly 1.5 inches in diameter. You should end up with about 20-24 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Once all the meatballs are browned, pour the marinara sauce into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, making sure they are fully submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Serve hot over pasta, with crusty bread, or enjoy them on their own with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh parsley!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.9 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 4943 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.3 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
