Italian Baked Meatballs Recipe
Homemade meatballs with marinara, goat cheese crumbles, shaved parmesan & fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- 4
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with goat cheese crumbles, shaved parmesan, and fresh basil on top.