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Nonna's Meatball Recipe

A classic Italian meatball recipe full of flavor and tradition, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes into the meat mixture.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  6. Sear the meatballs for about 5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides.
  7. Transfer the meatballs to an oven-safe baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
  8. Bake the dish in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Serve with spaghetti, in subs, or as appetizers with marinara for dipping.