Jul 14 2026
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Homemade Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Capriccio
Time40m
Serves4

Tomato, basil

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Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Form the Meatballs

    Once mixed, take small portions of the meat mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake the Meatballs

    Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and then place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed with pasta, in a sub sandwich, or on their own with a dipping sauce.

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