Description
Bring the taste of Sunday dinner straight to your kitchen with these juicy Italian meatballs. Simmered in rich marinara and packed with herbs, cheese, and flavor, these homemade meatballs are the comfort food you didn’t know you needed. Whether served over spaghetti or tucked into a toasted hoagie, they satisfy every craving. It’s a delicious and easy recipe that doubles as a go-to for weeknight meals, cozy gatherings, or freezer prep. If you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, easy Italian recipes, or a hearty family favorite, these meatballs check all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, soak breadcrumbs in milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs, ground beef, egg, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
5. Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer meatballs over low heat for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture—gentle hands make tender meatballs.
You can prep and freeze the raw meatballs for up to 2 months; just thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg