25 Amazing Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs Perfection
Tender and juicy Italian meatballs that melt in your mouth. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve with pasta, marinara sauce, or as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Do not overmix the meat to keep it tender.
- For extra moisture, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg