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April 29, 2025
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.
11 Ingredients
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Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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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.
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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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.
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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.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Breadcrumb Moisture Magic 💦Soak the breadcrumbs in milk before mixing with meat to create incredibly tender, juicy meatballs that won't dry out during baking.
- Uniform Size Matters 🥄Use a cookie scoop or weigh each meatball to ensure consistent sizing, which guarantees even cooking and professional-looking results.
- Cheese Grating Pro Tip 🧀Always grate Parmesan cheese fresh - pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that can make your meatballs dry and less flavorful.
- Gentle Mixing Technique 🤲Mix meatball ingredients with a light touch using your fingertips, avoiding overworking the meat to prevent tough, dense meatballs.
- Marinara Simmering Secret 🍲After baking, let meatballs simmer in marinara sauce for 10-15 minutes to absorb flavor and become wonderfully tender.
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