Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
Now I thoroughly enjoy sharing some old family recipes on this blog, especially ones that go back to my German roots. But every now and then, I have a small wish that I could take a 23 and Me test and find I have a little Italian heritage. Something that would explain my love for anything pasta or pizza! Until that time comes, I will keep making this Easy Italian Meatball Recipe.
What I love so much about these meatballs is, unlike many similar recipes, there is no need to fry the meatballs.
That step is skipped and instead the formed meatballs are placed directly into a pan of simmering marinara sauce to cook.
Allowing the meatballs to simmer away keeps them soft and tender, but still so flavorful!
The simmering sauce cooks the meatballs and just needs a little shake and shimmy of the pan from time to time to prevent things from sticking.
Because let’s be honest.
Ain’t nobody wanting to clean a pan that had sticking happening.
Then once the meatballs are cooked, dinner is served!
Just spoon some meatballs and sauce over your favorite cooked pasta.
Spaghetti.
Penne.
Rigatoni.
Etc.
I love all shapes and sizes. No discrimination around here.
Because the real star of the show are these delicious Italian meatballs.
Oh! And some shredded Parm.
Can’t forget the cheese, please.
Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
This Easy Italian Meatball Recipe is the best simple, authentic, and homemade meal. Ground Beef & Pork Meatballs made in Marinara Sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup White Sandwich Bread, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup Grated Onion
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Pork (or a mix of both)
- 1 Egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- Marinara Sauce
- Cooked Pasta
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn bread and grated onion. Let the onion juices start to soak into the bread.
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Next, add in the ground beef/pork, egg, parsley, Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix together.
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Form meat mixture into heaped tablespoons and then roll to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture has been formed.
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In a large skillet, add your favorite marinara sauce to the pan over medium heat. Once the sauce starts to simmer drop in the formed meatballs.
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Cover and let the meatballs cook for at least 10 minutes without stirring. Then shake the pan and/or stir the meatballs.
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Cook for another 20-40 minutes (depending on ball size) until meatballs are cooked through. NOTE: Depending on your marinara sauce, you may need to add some water or chicken broth to the sauce to keep it thin and prevent it from burning.
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Serve meatballs and sauce on top of your favorite cooked pasta.
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