Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs
These juicy oven-baked Italian meatballs are packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for pasta, subs, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Baking, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
⅔ cup milk
1 lb ground beef (or meat of choice)
¼ medium onion, finely diced or grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.
Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and parsley. Mix by hand until just combined — do not overmix.
Portion the mixture onto the baking sheet (using a scoop helps), and roll into 2-inch meatballs with wet hands.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain excess fat and serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Ultra-Tender Tip: Soaking the breadcrumbs in milk gives that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Firmer Meatballs: Reduce breadcrumbs to ⅓ cup and milk to ½ cup.
Air Fryer Option: Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
Freezer Friendly: Cool fully, freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in oven (8–10 mins at 350°F) or air fryer (3–5 mins).
Perfect with marinara sauce, spaghetti, or in subs!
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