Description
These juicy Italian meatballs are a family favorite and perfect for any dinner table. Rich in flavor and simmered in a savory marinara sauce, they make an easy dinner, a quick meal prep solution, or a delicious comfort food classic. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas or a reliable easy recipe, these meatballs are satisfying, versatile, and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes until soft.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3. Mix everything gently with your hands until just combined.
4. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
6. Transfer the browned meatballs to a simmering pot of marinara sauce.
7. Let them simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
8. Serve hot over pasta, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat — it can make the meatballs tough.
Use fresh garlic and herbs for the best flavor boost.
Test a small piece of the mixture before shaping all the meatballs to check seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg