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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs for Cozy Nights at Home

These melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, making them perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef 80-85% lean for juiciness
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Italian-seasoned preferred
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results
  • 0.5 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.25 cup Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
Optional Sauce Addition
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce For simmering

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Using damp hands, scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball shape, aiming for uniform size.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes, ensuring the centers reach 165°F (74°C).
  5. Optional: Simmer baked meatballs in marinara sauce for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors and moisture.
  6. Serve hot over spaghetti, in meatball subs, or with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Quality ingredients and gentle mixing are key for tender meatballs. Use damp hands to shape for best results.

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