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Delicious Italian Meatballs with Marinara Recipe You’ll Love

Discover the joy of Italian Meatballs with Marinara, a delightful comfort food that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 0.5 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dry basil
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Combine all ingredients except oil in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined.
  2. Form mixture into 1½ inch meatballs.
  3. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  4. Place meatballs on a sheet pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle oil over meatballs and turn to coat.
  5. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
  6. Add to marinara sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the meatballs by using ground turkey or chicken, adding spicy elements like crushed red pepper, or incorporating ingredients such as olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

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