Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLittle Nonna'sHouse Ground Meatballs Recipe

House Ground Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Little Nonna's
Time40m
Serves4

caciocavallo stuffed short rib + pork meatballs, pickled pepper relish, rustic sauce, grilled bread

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the meatballs evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, take a portion of the mixture and roll it into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Once the meatballs are formed, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.

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