Quick and Easy Italian Meatballs

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.

Author: Yummly

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 338 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 Pound - 85% lean ground beef
2 Clove - garlic
2 - eggs
½ Cup - dried breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon - Italian seasoning
2 Ounce - grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¾ teaspoon - salt
⅛ - black pepper
1 - marinara sauce
⅛ - grated Parmesan cheese
⅛ - fresh basil leaves

Instructions

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