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The Best Classic Italian Meatballs
This recipe for the best classic Italian meatballs will become your new go to meatball recipe! Tender and full of flavor, this recipe cannot be any more delicious or easy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 meatballs
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4. tsp. pepper
For the sauce and serving
- 32 oz your favorite tomato sauce
- parmesan cheese optional
- fresh basil optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with sides with non-stick spray.
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Add all meatball ingredients to a mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated.
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Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop heaping tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
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While meatballs cook, add your sauce to a sauce pan and begin to heat over medium heat.
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Remove meatballs from oven and add to your sauce. Let simmer on low for at least 1 hour or until it is time to serve. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Recipe Notes
Meatballs can be frozen after the oven bake time in a sealed container, for up to 3 months.