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Italian-Style Baked Meatballs

Savor the delectable tastes of Italian-Style cooked Meatballs, a classic dish made with seasoned ground beef molded into balls, cooked till golden brown, and served with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce for a filling and satisfying dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Italian-Style Baked Meatballs
Yield: 4

Materials

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
  • Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
  • Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan and gently add the baked meatballs. Simmer for 10 minutes.