Description
These classic Italian Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and simmered in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect over spaghetti, in a sub, or as a party bite, they’re a comforting favorite that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2⁄3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
4 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1⁄2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1⁄2 cup milk
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and milk. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides in batches.
4. Transfer browned meatballs to a saucepan. Add marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes.
5. Serve hot with spaghetti, in a sandwich roll, or as an appetizer.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture—this keeps meatballs tender.
Fresh breadcrumbs work best but store-bought is fine in a pinch.
Simmering in sauce helps meatballs absorb flavor and stay moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian dinner, ground beef, comfort food