Description
Tender, garlic-infused meatballs perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner party, served in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for simmering
Instructions
- Combine ground meats, onion, garlic, Parmigiano, parsley, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1¼–1½ inch meatballs without compacting them.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Notes
Let meatballs sit for 5 minutes after searing before adding to sauce to avoid breaking apart. You can also bake them at 375°F for 18–22 minutes for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg