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Yummly
June 2, 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.
$2.40 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
11 Ingredients
EASY
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Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs
ByYummly
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.
9.46 g
Carbs
15.35 g
Fat
18.74 g
Protein
337.91 kcal
Calories
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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Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
338 kcal(17%)
Total Fat
15 g(24%)
Saturated
6 g(37%)
Trans
1 g(36%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
90 mg(30%)
Total Carbs
9 g(3%)
Fiber
1 g(5%)
Sugars
3 g(9%)
Proteins
19 g(37%)
Sodium
800 mg(33%)
Polyunsaturated
1 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
6 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 4 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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