Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs
A simple and tasty recipe for oven-baked Italian meatballs that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve meatballs with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian herbs like oregano or basil.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg