INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound lean ground beef, I use 88%
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 small yellow onion, grated (or minced)
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or dried (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or dried (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or dried (see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, but do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
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Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls and place back onto the baking sheet.
TIP: If you lightly coat your hands with olive oil before rolling the meatballs, they will form better and crack less.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
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Remove and transfer to sauce or serve immediately.
DONNA’S NOTES
- You can substitute dried herbs and spices for fresh. 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning for the fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder for the fresh onion.
- Nutrition shown is for ONE meatball so that you can adjust serving sizes accordingly.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1 meatball | Calories: 59cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 162mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg