Shaye's Best Italian Meatballs

Sink your teeth into Shaye's Best Italian Meatballs, a mouthwatering classic crafted to perfection. Made with the ideal combination of ground beef and pork for a tender, juicy bite, these meatballs are elevated with a savory blend of Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic, and a hint of oregano. Lightly browned in olive oil for a golden crust, they’re then simmered to flavorful perfection in rich marinara sauce. Ready in under an hour, this versatile dish is perfect for pairing with pasta, tucking into a crusty roll for a meatball sub, or serving as a stand-alone star topped with extra cheese. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or satisfying a weeknight craving, this easy Italian meatball recipe is a culinary triumph that delivers big on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
• 1 lb Ground pork
• 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 3 cloves Minced garlic
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for browning)
• 2 cups Marinara sauce (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 3

Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, portion the meat mixture and roll it into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. The meatballs do not need to be fully cooked at this stage as they will finish cooking in the sauce.

Step 6

Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Step 8

Gently place the meatballs into the sauce and spoon some sauce over each one to coat.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

Step 10

Serve the meatballs hot with pasta, in a roll as a meatball sub, or simply with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1743.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3673.6

Total Fat 248.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1146.9mg	0%
Sodium 7083.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 243.6g	0%

Vitamin D 136.9IU	0%
Calcium 985.0mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 3249.5mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 12.8%