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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.
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High Protein
Low Carb
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