Classic Italian Meatballs
Classic Italian Meatballs are a beloved comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any meal. These tender meatballs, made with lean ground beef and fresh herbs, simmer in a rich marinara sauce, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Whether served over spaghetti or as sliders in crusty bread, this recipe will transport you straight to Italy with every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and eggs until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While baking, heat crushed tomatoes in a saucepan with Italian seasoning until simmering.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce for an additional 5 minutes on low heat.
- Serve over pasta or in crusty bread as sliders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg