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Italian meatballs

Delicious homemade Italian meatballs baked to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 0.75 cups whole milk
  • 1 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 pounds ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups finely minced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.75 cups olive oil only if frying

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together bread crumbs and milk until fully moistened. Let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef, pork, eggs, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake meatballs on prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Optional: For frying, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
  6. Serve meatballs with warmed marinara sauce. Simmer in sauce for 10-15 minutes for extra tenderness.

Notes

Best served with spaghetti or crusty bread.