Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsNicole's RestaurantClassic Meatballs Recipe

Classic Meatballs Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.

  5. 5

    Prepare Tomato Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, prepare your tomato sauce or heat up a store-bought sauce in a saucepan.

  6. 6

    Combine

    Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes before serving.

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