Description
These Juicy Italian Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and perfect for Sunday dinner. Made with a blend of beef and pork, Parmesan, herbs, and simmered in a rich marinara sauce. Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread. This classic Italian meatball recipe is freezer-friendly, great for meal prep, and full of authentic flavor.
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl; let soak.
2. In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
5. Remove meatballs and set aside. In the same pan, cook onion and garlic until softened.
6. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Stir and simmer briefly.
7. Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Add fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture.
Make extra and freeze for easy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg