Classic Italian Meatballs
These classic Italian meatballs will become your new favorite recipe. They always come out juicy, tender, and flavorful.
Ingredients
- ⅔ breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, basil or a mixture of both
- ¼ cup yellow onion (grated or finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and set the rack in the upper-third position.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Add the soaked breadcrumbs and mix everything together.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are browned.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 625mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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