Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs

Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, these Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food classic, perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant family dinner. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are enriched with Parmesan cheese, fragrant Italian seasoning, and a touch of garlic for authentic flavor. The secret to their irresistibly moist texture lies in soaking breadcrumbs in creamy milk—a step that ensures every bite is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Baked to golden-brown perfection in the oven, these meatballs require minimal effort and cleanup, making them a stress-free dish. Serve them atop spaghetti with marinara sauce, nestled into a sub roll, or paired with a fresh salad for a truly satisfying meal. Optimize your dinner rotation with this easy oven-baked meatball recipe that's brimming with Italian-inspired goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Ground pork
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Allow the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, but avoid over-mixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 4

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should have around 20-24 meatballs.

Step 5

Place the formed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced apart.

Step 6

Lightly brush or drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to help them brown in the oven.

Step 7

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Once baked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs with your choice of pasta, marinara sauce, or alongside a salad for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1154.8 grams (1154.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3034

Total Fat 210.60g	270%
Saturated Fat 77.20g	386%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 822mg	274%
Sodium 5436mg	236%
Total Carbohydrate 95.00g	35%
Dietary Fiber 6.40g	23%
Total Sugars 14.50g
Protein 192.40g	385%

Vitamin D 106IU	531%
Calcium 918mg	71%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 1247mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 12.5%