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Easy Italian Meatballs Recipe – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Oven-Baked

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These easy Italian meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and oven-baked, then simmered in marinara for the perfect pasta dinner or meatball sub.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 egg

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan

  • ¼ cup onion, finely grated

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 3–4 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit 5–10 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, mix meat, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, onion, garlic, parsley, and seasonings.

  3. Roll into 1½-inch balls and place on lined baking sheet.

  4. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

  5. Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 10 minutes.

  6. Serve with pasta, in subs, or on their own with extra cheese.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

  • Freeze baked meatballs for up to 3 months.

  • Make smaller for appetizers or larger for hearty mains.

Find it online: https://goldenskilleteats.com/easy-italian-meatballs-recipe-juicy-flavor-packed-oven-baked/