Easy Italian-Style Meatballs
Quick and easy Italian-style meatballs that are flavorful, versatile, and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or meal prep!
Servings: 16 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Italian Breadcrumbs I used Italian breadcrumbs - add extra seasoning if using plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 lb Ground Beef can use all ground beef
- 1/2 lb Ground Pork can use all ground beef or use Italian Sausage instead
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1/8 cup Heavy Cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese.1/4 cup Italian Breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1/4 teaspoon Dried Basil, Kosher Salt & Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumb mixture, beaten egg, and cream. Use your hands to mix until well combined.1/2 lb Ground Beef, 1/2 lb Ground Pork, 1 Egg, 1/8 cup Heavy Cream
- Form the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until browned.
- If finishing in red sauce, transfer the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5–10 minutes. Otherwise, bake for an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
Video
@carolbeecooks Quick & easy meatballs made entirely with leftover ingredients! I baked at 400 degrees for 20 minutes and simmered in the sauce for 10 minutes. Who wants the recipe?! #meatballs #easyrecipe
♬ original sound - Carolyn | Easy Recipes
Notes
Note: These meatballs pair great with my Easy San Marzano Tomato Sauce recipe or my Quick & Easy Vodka Sauce recipe!
Or add the meatballs to a roll for the ultimate meatball sandwich. Check out my Meatball Sub with Vodka Sauce and Burrata recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
