Kittencal's Italian Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs

Indulge in the comforting flavors of "Kittencal's Italian Melt in Your Mouth Meatballs," a recipe that delivers perfectly tender, flavorful meatballs every time. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and pork, soaked breadcrumbs for ultimate softness, and aromatic seasonings like garlic and Italian herbs, these meatballs are pan-seared to golden perfection before finishing gently in the oven. Simmered in rich spaghetti sauce for a flavor-packed finish, they’re ideal for pairing with pasta, layering into a meatball sub, or enjoying on their own. With simple ingredients and a straightforward process, this recipe brings authentic Italian-inspired comfort food straight to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these melt-in-your-mouth meatballs are guaranteed to become a new family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 24 ounces Spaghetti sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk and become soft.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and egg.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix, as this can result in tough meatballs.

Step 5

Roll the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should end up with approximately 16-18 meatballs.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, brown the meatballs on all sides until they develop a golden crust, about 2-3 minutes per side. Do not cook them through; this step is to add flavor.

Step 7

Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to finish cooking.

Step 8

While the meatballs are baking, warm the spaghetti sauce in a large saucepan over low heat.

Step 9

Once the meatballs are cooked through in the oven, carefully transfer them to the saucepan with the spaghetti sauce. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, in a sub roll, or on their own with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1721.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2997.2

Total Fat 194.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9g
Cholesterol 773.4mg	0%
Sodium 4658.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 127.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.6g
Protein 186.6g	0%

Vitamin D 101.7IU	0%
Calcium 1214.4mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 3722.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 17.0%