Nye's to Die for Meatballs

Get ready to elevate dinnertime with "Nye's to Die For Meatballs," a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender ground beef and pork with Parmesan, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic for irresistible flavor. These homemade meatballs are baked to perfection before simmering in a rich marinara sauce, ensuring every bite is juicy and packed with Italian-inspired goodness. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of herbs, breadcrumbs, and a touch of optional spice, they’re versatile enough to star in spaghetti dinners, hearty meatball subs, or as a savory appetizer. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake-and-simmer process, this recipe is an easy yet impressive way to bring comfort food to your table. Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve with your favorite pasta or crusty bread for a dish that truly lives up to its name! Keywords: homemade meatball recipe, baked meatballs, Italian meatballs with marinara sauce, easy meatball recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cups Marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 3

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense meatballs.

Step 4

Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then roll into uniform balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Step 5

Arrange the meatballs evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and nearly cooked through.

Step 7

While the meatballs bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 8

Add your marinara sauce to the skillet and let it simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Transfer the baked meatballs from the oven directly into the simmering marinara sauce. Stir gently to coat them in sauce.

Step 10

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to finish cooking.

Step 11

Serve the meatballs hot over pasta, on a sub roll, or as an appetizer with crusty bread. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1793.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3526.0

Total Fat 230.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 837.5mg	0%
Sodium 8289.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.6g
Protein 212.7g	0%

Vitamin D 108.7IU	0%
Calcium 1885.2mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 3935.0mg	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: 58.9%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 17.0%