Tender meatballs just like your Italian grandma would make, in a fraction of the time. A simple mix of ground beef, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese form these meatballs that get baked in the oven before taking a quick simmer in your favorite marinara sauce.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs.
1. Info for Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
- Cook Time: 35 Min
- Total Time: 35 Min
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 105.9 kcal
2. Ingredients for Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
- 2 lb. 85% lean ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (2/3 cup, for meatballs)
- 1 3/4 tsp. salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 24 oz. marinara sauce (1 large jar)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- fresh basil leaves
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Grate or press the garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
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Divide the meat mixture into 36 balls, about 1 inch in diameter and 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Stove
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Transfer the meatballs to a large pot and pour in the marinara sauce. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
3.6 Serve
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Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and top with the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if you like. Serve immediately.
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