Delicious Italian Baked Meatballs Recipe

These homemade Italian baked meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and a perfect comfort food. Made with a combination of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce for a classic Italian meal. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and guests.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Shape the mixture into meatballs of about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve the Italian baked meatballs hot with your favorite cooked pasta or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy!

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