Description
Looking for a comforting, hearty dinner the whole family will love? These Italian Meatballs are a guaranteed winner. Juicy, tender, and loaded with Italian flavor, they’re simmered in rich tomato sauce and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even on their own. This easy recipe is ideal for anyone craving homemade meatballs with minimal effort. Great for quick dinners, meal prep, or cozy weekend meals — it’s a must-try comfort classic. Whether you’re planning a Sunday dinner or stocking up your freezer, these meatballs bring warmth and flavor to the table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
0.5 pound ground pork
0.75 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, being careful not to pack them too tightly.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides in batches.
4. Transfer browned meatballs to a pot with crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce.
5. Simmer for 25–30 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meatball mixture — gentle hands make tender meatballs.
Want more flavor? Add a splash of milk or grated onion to keep them ultra moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg