Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs

Name: Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 cloves garlic; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese; 1.75 teaspoons salt; black pepper; 24 ounces marinara sauce; grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil leaves

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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. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Divide the meat mixture into 36 balls, about 1 inch in diameter and 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 5
Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
Step 6
Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and top with the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if you like. Serve immediately.