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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs That Everyone Will Love

Discover these melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs, a tender and quick recipe perfect for any dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80–85% lean for juicy results
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Regular or gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor
  • 1/2 medium Onion Diced finely
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For Serving Suggestions
  • 2 cups Spaghetti Cooked
  • 4 rolls Sub Rolls
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce For simmering
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes Optional side

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 bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Scoop and shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden-brown and cooked through.
  5. If desired, transfer to simmering tomato sauce for 15–20 minutes to infuse flavors.
  6. Serve the meatballs with spaghetti, in a sub roll, or alongside mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, mix the ingredients gently to keep meatballs tender. Fresh herbs enhance flavor greatly.

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