Mary's Baked Italian Meatballs

Bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen with Mary's Baked Italian Meatballs, a comforting classic with a twist of oven-baked perfection! This family-favorite recipe combines a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with fresh parsley, garlic, and aromatic oregano, and enriched with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs for the perfect texture. By baking instead of frying, these meatballs achieve a golden-brown crust while remaining tender and juicy inside. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, as it yields six generous servings. Pair these delectable meatballs with marinara sauce and your favorite pasta, or serve them as hearty appetizers at your next gathering. With its easy preparation and authentic flavor, this baked Italian meatball recipe is destined to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Ground pork
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 Large eggs
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.

Step 3

Add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, milk, eggs, minced garlic, parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Using your hands or a large spoon, mix the ingredients until they are evenly incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs tough.

Step 5

Using a medium-sized cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 6

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the meatballs rest for a few minutes. Serve immediately with marinara sauce, pasta, or as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1306.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3255.7

Total Fat 217.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1146.9mg	0%
Sodium 5514.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 240.9g	0%

Vitamin D 106.8IU	0%
Calcium 961.7mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 1942.5mg	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: 59.2%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 11.7%