Italian Baked Meatballs

Italian Baked Meatballs

These baked meatballs are tender and tasty. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

If you've never baked meatballs before, you're in luck! This easy baked meatball recipe is quick, mess-free, and full of Italian flavor.

How to Bake Meatballs In the Oven

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Baked Meatballs Ingredients

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe for baked meatballs:

· Bread crumbs: Buy Italian-seasoned bread crumbs at the store or make your own at home.· Cheese: This recipe calls for Romano cheese, but you can use Parmesan if what you have on hand.· Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a welcome pop of color and flavor.· Seasonings: These baked meatballs are seasoned with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.· Eggs: Whole eggs lend moisture and help bind the meatballs together so they don’t fall apart.· Beef: This classic recipe calls for ground beef, but you can use ground turkey if you’d rather.

How to Bake Meatballs

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade baked meatballs:

1. Mix the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and seasonings together.2. Stir in the water and eggs, then add the ground beef.3. Form the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet.4. Bake the meatballs until cooked through and evenly browned.

Tip: If serving in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

How Long to Bake Meatballs?

In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, these meatballs should be fully cooked through and evenly browned in about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of the meatball should read at least 165 degrees F.

How to Store Baked Meatballs

Store your leftover baked meatballs in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Can You Freeze Baked Meatballs?

Yes! These baked meatballs freeze well. Flash freeze the cooked meatballs on a baking sheet for a few hours or up to overnight, then transfer the frozen meatballs to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to three months.

If you like, you can also freeze the meatballs before cooking. Cook them from-frozen on the stove whenever you want to whip up a quick dish.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

"I love the nice crispy brown bottom of these and won't fry meatballs again," according to ljonesma. "Everyone loved them!"

“Absolutely delicious,” says Deborah Terrill. “I didn’t have pre-seasoned bread crumbs so I used what I had in my pantry to season them. A nice flexible recipe as far as seasonings go. I love that they bake in the oven for 30 minutes — time to prepare everything else while they cook.”

“Great flavor,” says Rebecca Bosch. “These are excellent and so easy to make. This recipe will be my go to for meatballs.”

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a large bowl; stir in water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix until well combined. Form mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven cooked through and evenly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343
Calories
20g
Fat
14g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat8g 39%
Cholesterol135mg 45%
Sodium612mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate14g 5%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein24g
Vitamin C2mg 9%
Calcium100mg 8%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium213mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 6 years ago

    I really liked how quick and easy these meatballs were to make! A few ingredients, and you’ve got a delicious entree that you can serve as-is, with pasta, and with any sauce you want! I did use my own homemade Italian bread crumbs, and in the future, I think I’d use freshly minced garlic over garlic powder. I got 17 meatballs out of this (they were about 1 1/2″ in size). I also didn’t use the full 1/2 cup of water, because I think it would’ve been too wet with that amount. I’m not even sure it would be necessary to add in extra water at all. All-in-all though, great meatballs! Thank you!

    • 6 years ago

    looked at this and some things missing …. use a onion and 5 cloves of garlic blend them up to a paste. Add a pound of ground pork and use parmesan reggiano If the onion will not blend add some stock till in does.. you can put the spices onion and garlic a little fry in olive oil brfore blendin if you feel like cleaning another pan no water in meatballs the onion and garlic add the moisture

    • 6 years ago

    Use the trinity of meats instead of just beef. a half pound each of ground pork, veal, and beef. Will make them much more tender and tasty.

    • 6 years ago

    Use the trinity of meats instead of just beef. a half pound each of ground pork, veal, and beef. Will make them much more tender and tasty.

    • 6 years ago

    I made it exactly as the recipe said ( I always do the first time). It was good not great. Next time I will probably double the spices, it was kind of bland for our taste.

    • 6 years ago

    I made it exactly as the recipe said ( I always do the first time). It was good not great. Next time I will probably double the spices, it was kind of bland for our taste.

    • 5 years ago

    It tasted great and I made them again !

    • 5 years ago

    It tasted great and I made them again !

    • 5 years ago

    I didn’t have eggs. The eggs help these stick together better, but they worked fine without them. I didn’t measure the spices exactly, but I think I would have liked them better if I double the spice.

    • 5 years ago

    I didn’t have eggs. The eggs help these stick together better, but they worked fine without them. I didn’t measure the spices exactly, but I think I would have liked them better if I double the spice.

    • 5 years ago

    Turned out pretty well. Easy recipe with great flavor

    • 5 years ago

    Turned out pretty well. Easy recipe with great flavor

    • 5 years ago

    Really good! Would definitely made it again.

    I used italian seasoning in lieu of parsley and parmesan instead of romano.

    Super easy and quick to make. Definitely going in the rotation.

    • 5 years ago

    Really good! Would definitely made it again.

    I used italian seasoning in lieu of parsley and parmesan instead of romano.

    Super easy and quick to make. Definitely going in the rotation.

    • 5 years ago

    This was fabulous! After baking the meatballs, I put them in spaghetti sauce to simmer for awhile. Excellent!

    • 5 years ago

    This was fabulous! After baking the meatballs, I put them in spaghetti sauce to simmer for awhile. Excellent!

    • 5 years ago

    these were great. I had to more then double it because i have 5 children and they eat a lot, but they loved them, I will be making more of these thank you for sharing your recipe.

    • 5 years ago

    these were great. I had to more then double it because i have 5 children and they eat a lot, but they loved them, I will be making more of these thank you for sharing your recipe.

    • 5 years ago

    This is my Mom?s basic recipe and it?s fantastic ( I did grow up eating these). I play a little with the recipe now. I sometimes use a mixture of beef, veal and pork. Sometimes I use a mixture of basil and parsley. It?s all good! I actually like them better when they aren?t in the tomato sauce. Very tasty and addictive.

    • 5 years ago

    This is my Mom?s basic recipe and it?s fantastic ( I did grow up eating these). I play a little with the recipe now. I sometimes use a mixture of beef, veal and pork. Sometimes I use a mixture of basil and parsley. It?s all good! I actually like them better when they aren?t in the tomato sauce. Very tasty and addictive.

    • 5 years ago

    Very easy and I froze some as was mentioned.

    • 5 years ago

    Very easy and I froze some as was mentioned.

    • 4 years ago

    Turned out very good.

    • 4 years ago

    Turned out very good.

    • 4 years ago

    My teenager and I loved these meatballs! I used dried parsley in place of fresh and added some pork as other reviewers have suggested. The Italian bread crumbs and spices add a nice flavor, plus I splurged on fresh Romano, yum. Bonus for us is no “icky bits”–i.e., little pieces of onion or pepper that my son’s persnickety palate rejects. We didn’t even add sauce or manage to get them onto rolls for sandwiches, just ate them straight from the oven. 10/10 will make again!

    • 4 years ago

    My teenager and I loved these meatballs! I used dried parsley in place of fresh and added some pork as other reviewers have suggested. The Italian bread crumbs and spices add a nice flavor, plus I splurged on fresh Romano, yum. Bonus for us is no “icky bits”–i.e., little pieces of onion or pepper that my son’s persnickety palate rejects. We didn’t even add sauce or manage to get them onto rolls for sandwiches, just ate them straight from the oven. 10/10 will make again!

    • 4 years ago

    AMAZING!
    * Substituted 1 Tbs Oregano for Parsley
    * Substituted 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls & got that melted goodness inside

    • 4 years ago

    AMAZING!
    * Substituted 1 Tbs Oregano for Parsley
    * Substituted 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls & got that melted goodness inside

    • 4 years ago

    Great flavor …these are excellent and so easy to make. This recipe will be my go to for meatballs. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!!

    • 4 years ago

    I Didn?t use eggs or water…. I added a splash of Worcestershire sauce and they were really good. I?ve made meatballs way ?fancier?and my family loves these they can eat them without any sauce.

    • 4 years ago

    I Didn?t use eggs or water…. I added a splash of Worcestershire sauce and they were really good. I?ve made meatballs way ?fancier?and my family loves these they can eat them without any sauce.

    • 4 years ago

    Perfect, quick,reliable

    • 4 years ago

    Perfect, quick,reliable

    • 4 years ago

    I used 1/2 ground pork and 1/2 ground beef. They came out excellent! I also added fresh chopped garlic with really made the flavors come alive. Super easy, super delicious, quick, and tender. Will definitely use this recipe again!

    • 4 years ago

    I used 1/2 ground pork and 1/2 ground beef. They came out excellent! I also added fresh chopped garlic with really made the flavors come alive. Super easy, super delicious, quick, and tender. Will definitely use this recipe again!

    • 4 years ago

    This was awesome with a few tweaks. I added 1 heaping teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. I just eyeballed a big shake of black pepper in. Also, used panko instead of seasoned breadcrumbs.

    • 4 years ago

    This was awesome with a few tweaks. I added 1 heaping teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. I just eyeballed a big shake of black pepper in. Also, used panko instead of seasoned breadcrumbs.

    • 4 years ago

    Thought they were excellent. I didn?t have fresh parsley so I used dried. Instead of water I used milk . Super moist and delicious!!!

    • 4 years ago

    Thought they were excellent. I didn?t have fresh parsley so I used dried. Instead of water I used milk . Super moist and delicious!!!

    • 4 years ago

    These were tasty! Would suggest going light on the salt if you are using seasoned breadcrumbs.

    • 4 years ago

    These were tasty! Would suggest going light on the salt if you are using seasoned breadcrumbs.

    • 4 years ago

    We absolutely loved these!!! Now husband considers himself the meatball king lol Definitely worth trying.

    • 4 years ago

    We absolutely loved these!!! Now husband considers himself the meatball king lol Definitely worth trying.

    • 4 years ago

    I just made but exchanged the parsley for 1/2
    teaspoon of ground dried red Basil. I doubled the recipe, made bigger sized balls…1.5-2″ and baked at 3 50? 40minutes. Going in sause. If wasn’t, would back time up to 26 minutes.
    Delish!

    • 4 years ago

    I just made but exchanged the parsley for 1/2
    teaspoon of ground dried red Basil. I doubled the recipe, made bigger sized balls…1.5-2″ and baked at 3 50? 40minutes. Going in sause. If wasn’t, would back time up to 26 minutes.
    Delish!

    • 4 years ago

    No changes. Delicious as is.

    • 4 years ago

    No changes. Delicious as is.

    • 4 years ago

    Overall, I enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs came out soft and moist. The flavor was milder than I prefer, even though I added 1/2 teaspoon of chili pepper flakes. Next time, I might use 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork and add more seasoning.

    • 4 years ago

    Overall, I enjoyed this recipe. The meatballs came out soft and moist. The flavor was milder than I prefer, even though I added 1/2 teaspoon of chili pepper flakes. Next time, I might use 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork and add more seasoning.

    • 4 years ago

    Basically followed the recipe except used dried parsley seasoning instead of fresh. My daughter raved about them. I passed this recipe onto a few people:) Will make again.

    • 4 years ago

    Basically followed the recipe except used dried parsley seasoning instead of fresh. My daughter raved about them. I passed this recipe onto a few people:) Will make again.

    • 4 years ago

    I would have liked to know how big the balls should be. They were very good, as much like an Italian could be. I made a couple of burgers for freezing too.

    • 4 years ago

    I would have liked to know how big the balls should be. They were very good, as much like an Italian could be. I made a couple of burgers for freezing too.

    • 3 years ago

    These turn out fabulous. I used fresh grated parmesan cheese since that’s all I had. I made them a bit bigger than normal because I was using them for meatball hoagies. I will most likely freeze the leftover ones and toss them in with spaghetti the next time

    • 3 years ago

    These turn out fabulous. I used fresh grated parmesan cheese since that’s all I had. I made them a bit bigger than normal because I was using them for meatball hoagies. I will most likely freeze the leftover ones and toss them in with spaghetti the next time

    • 3 years ago

    I used twice as much cheese. They are good, but could use more Italian seasoning.

    • 3 years ago

    I used twice as much cheese. They are good, but could use more Italian seasoning.

    • 3 years ago

    Amazing recipe! My family loves it.

    • 3 years ago

    Amazing recipe! My family loves it.

    • 3 years ago

    Yum

    • 3 years ago

    Yum

    • 3 years ago

    I ‘m a terrible meatball maker (they usually come out like hockey pucks), but I made these and they came out perfect. Moist and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I used parmesan and added some extra, also 1/8 tsp extra garlic and onion powder.

    • 3 years ago

    I ‘m a terrible meatball maker (they usually come out like hockey pucks), but I made these and they came out perfect. Moist and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I used parmesan and added some extra, also 1/8 tsp extra garlic and onion powder.

    • 3 years ago

    We made this recipe for our vegetarian family with some fake “ground beef” (some soy-based stuff), and it worked great! The only substitution was 1/2 a minced onion in place of the onion salt. The texture was good, and the meatballs kept their shape without falling apart as usually happens with homemade veggie meatballs.

    • 3 years ago

    We made this recipe for our vegetarian family with some fake “ground beef” (some soy-based stuff), and it worked great! The only substitution was 1/2 a minced onion in place of the onion salt. The texture was good, and the meatballs kept their shape without falling apart as usually happens with homemade veggie meatballs.

    • 3 years ago

    The recipe was easy to follow and I had everything on hand. They were delicious. Next time I will only cook them for 20 minutes, they were a little over done but still good once I put them in my marina sauce. Will make them again.

    • 3 years ago

    These meatballs turned out just right and not too dry! We did not have Italian seasoned bread crumbs, so I used plain and added some basil, oregano and parsley to make up for that.

    • 3 years ago

    These meatballs turned out just right and not too dry! We did not have Italian seasoned bread crumbs, so I used plain and added some basil, oregano and parsley to make up for that.

    • 3 years ago

    Delicious. Easy to make. I substituted the fresh ground pepper and garlic powder and salt with groun garlic& pepper. I was out of the garlic powder. Still turned out.

    • 3 years ago

    Delicious. Easy to make. I substituted the fresh ground pepper and garlic powder and salt with groun garlic& pepper. I was out of the garlic powder. Still turned out.

    • 3 years ago

    Great recipe. Quick and easy. Taste like they’ve been simmering all day.

    • 3 years ago

    Great recipe. Quick and easy. Taste like they’ve been simmering all day.

    • 3 years ago

    Deeeelicious

    • 3 years ago

    Deeeelicious

    • 3 years ago

    Not a terribly great recipe at all. Meatballs came out somewhat gritty and not much flavor. Notice that most comments are from folks who added or substituted a thing or two on their own, and for good reason!

    • 3 years ago

    Not a terribly great recipe at all. Meatballs came out somewhat gritty and not much flavor. Notice that most comments are from folks who added or substituted a thing or two on their own, and for good reason!

    • 3 years ago

    Turned out slightly dry but tasty.

    • 3 years ago

    Turned out slightly dry but tasty.

    • 3 years ago

    We use equal parts of Beef, Veal & Pork, also with the bread crumbs I use bread cubes, but what give it more Flavor I use 1 cup of Beef Broth.

    • 3 years ago

    We use equal parts of Beef, Veal & Pork, also with the bread crumbs I use bread cubes, but what give it more Flavor I use 1 cup of Beef Broth.

    • 3 years ago

    Absolutely delicious. I didn’t have pre-seasoned bread crumbs so used what I had in my pantry to season them, and it worked just fine. A nice flexible recipe as far as seasonings go. I love that they bake in the oven for 30 minutes – time to prepare everything else while they cook.

    I think these could easily be adapted to be Swedish meatballs, with a change to the seasonings.

    • 3 years ago

    I love the nice crispy brown bottom of these and won’t fry meatballs, again. Everyone loved them! I did substitute just a little, but still believe the basic recipe is great. I used a little dried Italian seasoning in place of the fresh parsley because I didn’t have any, and I substituted milk for the water. I used a technique learned elsewhere to add the milk to the breadcrumbs first and let them soak a minute then add the rest of the ingredients.

    • 3 years ago

    I love the nice crispy brown bottom of these and won’t fry meatballs, again. Everyone loved them! I did substitute just a little, but still believe the basic recipe is great. I used a little dried Italian seasoning in place of the fresh parsley because I didn’t have any, and I substituted milk for the water. I used a technique learned elsewhere to add the milk to the breadcrumbs first and let them soak a minute then add the rest of the ingredients.

    • 3 years ago

    Great recipe! Quick and easy. Tasty and tender (melt in your mouth) Very close to my moms that she brought from northern Italy. I substituted a half pound of mild Italian sausage for a half pound of the ground beef for a little more flavor. I also put them into a pot of warm (not simmering so as not to overcook them) marinara sauce for about a half hour while preparing the rest of the meal. Our guests all thought that they were the most authentic tasting meatballs they’ve ever had. Will definitely be making these for all of our pasta nights.

    • 3 years ago

    Great recipe! Quick and easy. Tasty and tender (melt in your mouth) Very close to my moms that she brought from northern Italy. I substituted a half pound of mild Italian sausage for a half pound of the ground beef for a little more flavor. I also put them into a pot of warm (not simmering so as not to overcook them) marinara sauce for about a half hour while preparing the rest of the meal. Our guests all thought that they were the most authentic tasting meatballs they’ve ever had. Will definitely be making these for all of our pasta nights.

    • 3 years ago

    My family loved it. I have used them 2 ways. (1) baked and served over linguini pasta topped with a nice marinara sauce. (2) I have also used them in my barley-vegetable-beef soup. In the soup, I sear them in the soup pot before temp removing them to saut? the onion, carrot, and celery that I include in my veggie mixture.

    • 3 years ago

    My family loved it. I have used them 2 ways. (1) baked and served over linguini pasta topped with a nice marinara sauce. (2) I have also used them in my barley-vegetable-beef soup. In the soup, I sear them in the soup pot before temp removing them to saut? the onion, carrot, and celery that I include in my veggie mixture.

    • 3 years ago

    This is a nice tasting meatball. I added a TBSP. of chopped basil and two mild italian sausages with the casings removed. I will probably add more italian seasonings the next time I make it. I can’t wait to try it after it has simmered in my homemade sauce.

    • 3 years ago

    This is a nice tasting meatball. I added a TBSP. of chopped basil and two mild italian sausages with the casings removed. I will probably add more italian seasonings the next time I make it. I can’t wait to try it after it has simmered in my homemade sauce.

    • 3 years ago

    I just switched out the ground beef with a veal, pork, and beef mixture. Plus I use garlic instead of garlic powder.

    • 3 years ago

    I just switched out the ground beef with a veal, pork, and beef mixture. Plus I use garlic instead of garlic powder.

    • 3 years ago

    I think they turned out really great! Lots of flavor!!

    • 3 years ago

    I think they turned out really great! Lots of flavor!!

    • 2 years ago

    Amazing!!! Used with Vodka Sauce. I will use leftovers for Meatball subs! Can’t wait!!

    • 2 years ago

    Amazing!!! Used with Vodka Sauce. I will use leftovers for Meatball subs! Can’t wait!!

    • 2 years ago

    Would not change it thing.
    These meatballs were perfect!

    • 2 years ago

    Would not change it thing.
    These meatballs were perfect!

    • 2 years ago

    I used fresh onion & garlic instead of powdered. I think the recipe could use about 2x more salt & perhaps more cheese. I like the overall flavor & ease of baking the meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    I used fresh onion & garlic instead of powdered. I think the recipe could use about 2x more salt & perhaps more cheese. I like the overall flavor & ease of baking the meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    I HAD TO MAKE A SMALL AMOUNT BUT THEY WERE DELICIOUS

    • 2 years ago

    I HAD TO MAKE A SMALL AMOUNT BUT THEY WERE DELICIOUS

    • 2 years ago

    Messy to make but worth it! Whole family liked them. They brown very quickly in the skillet. After I browned them, I baked them in a pyrex dish covered in the sauce. 20 minutes at 350. Delicious!

    • 2 years ago

    Oh man these are some good meatballs! I was going to make my regular meatballs but tried this recipe instead and my family was not disappointed 🙂

    • 2 years ago

    Oh man these are some good meatballs! I was going to make my regular meatballs but tried this recipe instead and my family was not disappointed 🙂

    • 2 years ago

    I loved this recipe. I used 2 parts turkey ground and 1 part pork. I added a packet of onion soup mix (Lipton) for the added flavor instead of the onion flakes. It came out delicious! The family loved them!

    • 2 years ago

    I loved this recipe. I used 2 parts turkey ground and 1 part pork. I added a packet of onion soup mix (Lipton) for the added flavor instead of the onion flakes. It came out delicious! The family loved them!

    • 2 years ago

    I grew up with two Italian grandmother who always used1/3 ground beef, 1/3 ground pork, 1/3 ground veal, and used stale italian bread, instead a bread crumbs. I have had beef meatballs. They are not good. If you are making your own ‘gravy’, put the cooked meatballs into the gravy and let simmer.

    • 2 years ago

    Did anyone think 30 minutes was too long in the oven – because then I put it in sauce to heat it up.

    • 2 years ago

    Did anyone think 30 minutes was too long in the oven – because then I put it in sauce to heat it up.

    • 2 years ago

    This recipe is basically correct, but, I’m Italian, so of course, I made changes, based upon what my grandmother taught me. Use real onions chopped fine and real garlic. Use milk instead of water, and soak the bread crumbs for about ten-fifteen minutes, then forum your meatballs, which should be baked, then cooked in tomato sauce, better know as ragu, or Sunday gravy (or sauce), for at least five-seven hours. Then, you have real Italian meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    This recipe is basically correct, but, I’m Italian, so of course, I made changes, based upon what my grandmother taught me. Use real onions chopped fine and real garlic. Use milk instead of water, and soak the bread crumbs for about ten-fifteen minutes, then forum your meatballs, which should be baked, then cooked in tomato sauce, better know as ragu, or Sunday gravy (or sauce), for at least five-seven hours. Then, you have real Italian meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    Baking meatballs is the only way to go. But I use milk, not water and real diced onions. I cook the onion in a little butter then add them to the meat mixture. Some one asked about the cooking time and 30 minutes is correct at 350 degrees. I do mine at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. If you simmer on low in sauce it will cook them a bit, but I want them fully cooked before adding to sauce.

    • 2 years ago

    Used shredded mozzarella/cheddar as the cheese and 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes instead of fresh. When serving topped with Classico Sweet Basil sauce and extra cheese blend

    • 2 years ago

    Used shredded mozzarella/cheddar as the cheese and 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes instead of fresh. When serving topped with Classico Sweet Basil sauce and extra cheese blend

    • 2 years ago

    This was good for in a hurry.. Came together easily..I didn’t have the parsley, so used Italian seasoning instead. Nice flavor, with pantry staples.. Definitely will do again.

    • 2 years ago

    I basically followed the recipe, adding saut?ed onion and garlic. I had neither in powdered form. Honestly if you want to add the pork and veal, go ahead. No one in my house even noticed. We thought it was great!

    • 2 years ago

    I thought they were a bit dry and tasteless. Needs a lot more spice and something to make it more moist, like my great grand mothers recipe where she uses saltpork.

    • 2 years ago

    It is an excellent recipe that eliminates frying the meatballs, so waaayy less messy than traditional cooking method. Delicious, tender meatballs that you can then throw into a sugo.

    • 2 years ago

    It is an excellent recipe that eliminates frying the meatballs, so waaayy less messy than traditional cooking method. Delicious, tender meatballs that you can then throw into a sugo.

    • 2 years ago

    Great recipe! Very tasty!

    • 2 years ago

    Great recipe! Very tasty!

    • 2 years ago

    Easy and delicious ??

    • 2 years ago

    I’ve been ordered by the wife and kids to bake these three times in the last month!

    • 2 years ago

    Very good. I used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground pork. Next time I will adjust the other ingredients for 2 lbs of ground meat.

    • 2 years ago

    Very good. I used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground pork. Next time I will adjust the other ingredients for 2 lbs of ground meat.

    • 2 years ago

    Meatballs turned out perfect.
    I added 1fresh onion and 3-4 cloves of minced garlic.

    • 2 years ago

    Meatballs turned out perfect.
    I added 1fresh onion and 3-4 cloves of minced garlic.

    • 2 years ago

    I also added a bit more mozzarella and no water. Baked them and then cooled in freezer. Divided them up in bags and placed in freezer to use on nights when we needed a quick meal. Great flavor!

    • 2 years ago

    I also added a bit more mozzarella and no water. Baked them and then cooled in freezer. Divided them up in bags and placed in freezer to use on nights when we needed a quick meal. Great flavor!

    • 2 years ago

    I liked this. It was so easy. I used 1lb of ground beef and 1\2lb of sausage. Italian seasonings instead of parsley.

    • 2 years ago

    Very easy & delicious! I used to fry the meatballs this was the 1st time I baked them & they were a hit! Everyone loved them.

    • 2 years ago

    Very easy & delicious! I used to fry the meatballs this was the 1st time I baked them & they were a hit! Everyone loved them.

    • 2 years ago

    No changes. Easy and delicious. My family was very pleased with thaws meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    No changes. Easy and delicious. My family was very pleased with thaws meatballs.

    • 2 years ago

    Very tasty. I used one pound hamburger and one pound mild sausage.

    • 2 years ago

    Love this recipe! My daughter has made it for us and persuaded me to switch to it – we all loved it. She makes it without the Romano cheese due to lactose intolerance. That didn’t bother us at all. One can always sprinkle with grated cheese after the fact.

    • 2 years ago

    Love this recipe! My daughter has made it for us and persuaded me to switch to it – we all loved it. She makes it without the Romano cheese due to lactose intolerance. That didn’t bother us at all. One can always sprinkle with grated cheese after the fact.

    • 2 years ago

    This is definitely the best meatball recipe I’ve tried. I make them all the time now!

    • 2 years ago

    This is definitely the best meatball recipe I’ve tried. I make them all the time now!

    • 2 years ago

    Really good recipe, always comes out amazing, and a huge hit for me and my family. After a few times making these, I started tweaking the recipe a bit for my taste:

    – Added 4 cloves of fresh garlic instead of the garlic powder
    – Added 1 tsp. dry mustard
    – Added 1 Tbls. smoked paprika (Hungarian if you can get it)

    I sometimes roll half the meatballs in hot Cajun seasoning if I want a bit of a zing! in them, for meatball sandwiches or subs.

    • 2 years ago

    Really good recipe, always comes out amazing, and a huge hit for me and my family. After a few times making these, I started tweaking the recipe a bit for my taste:

    – Added 4 cloves of fresh garlic instead of the garlic powder
    – Added 1 tsp. dry mustard
    – Added 1 Tbls. smoked paprika (Hungarian if you can get it)

    I sometimes roll half the meatballs in hot Cajun seasoning if I want a bit of a zing! in them, for meatball sandwiches or subs.

    • 2 years ago

    Very bland. If I make them again I’ll use a lot more seasonings.

    • 2 years ago

    I have made meatballs using 3 types of meat & fresh garlic. I would put these meatballs right up there with them. Easy to do and better on the budget Everyone loved them. I will keep using this recipe’

    • 2 years ago

    I have made meatballs using 3 types of meat & fresh garlic. I would put these meatballs right up there with them. Easy to do and better on the budget Everyone loved them. I will keep using this recipe’

    • 2 years ago

    Very easy to make!

    • 2 years ago

    Very easy to make!

    • 1 year ago

    pour some sauce over the meatballs while they are baking and they will be more moist then if you bake them dry.

    • 1 year ago

    pour some sauce over the meatballs while they are baking and they will be more moist then if you bake them dry.

    • 1 year ago

    Very plain, didn?t hold together well. Initially ate without sauce, but needs sauce for any kind of flavor.

    • 1 year ago

    The meatballs turned out tasty and delicious. I froze the leftovers and will try making Swedish meatballs with them next.

    • 1 year ago

    The meatballs turned out tasty and delicious. I froze the leftovers and will try making Swedish meatballs with them next.

    • 1 year ago

    Very easy fast and they were delicious! I doubled the recipe and froze half of the baked meatballs.

    • 1 year ago

    awesome. The leftovers will be meatball subs!!

    • 1 year ago

    awesome. The leftovers will be meatball subs!!

    • 1 year ago

    I took advice to add fresh garlic and onions. I had Wagu chopped meat and they came out MARVELOUS!

    • 1 year ago

    I took advice to add fresh garlic and onions. I had Wagu chopped meat and they came out MARVELOUS!

    • 1 year ago

    My husband and daughter raved over these meatballs. I must say, these are the best meatballs l have ever made.

    • 1 year ago

    My husband and daughter raved over these meatballs. I must say, these are the best meatballs l have ever made.

    • 1 year ago

    My husband doesn’t like Parm. So I left it out and I didn’t add the Italian spice. Turned out great. Put it with some mashed potatoes and a little gravy over. Yummy!

    • 1 year ago

    My husband doesn’t like Parm. So I left it out and I didn’t add the Italian spice. Turned out great. Put it with some mashed potatoes and a little gravy over. Yummy!

    • 1 year ago

    So moist

    • 1 year ago

    Very much like I make them here at home. It get’s changed with what ever you might want to put in at the moment!! Thank you!!

    • 1 year ago

    Very much like I make them here at home. It get’s changed with what ever you might want to put in at the moment!! Thank you!!

    • 1 year ago

    This is my first time making meatballs. They turned out great. The recipe is easy and I will definitely make them again.

    • 1 year ago

    Ok, I made adjustments. I know that’s wrong. I added garlic and onion. I also had italian seasoning but didn’t think it would make enough flavor on it’s own without using the entire jar. So I also included a packet of Italian Dressing. Other than that I did what the receipe said. They came out a little crisp on the outside, but tender inside. I am still baking the rest of the batch. Can’t wait to have it with pasta this week after the flavors get through.

    • 1 year ago

    Ok, I made adjustments. I know that’s wrong. I added garlic and onion. I also had italian seasoning but didn’t think it would make enough flavor on it’s own without using the entire jar. So I also included a packet of Italian Dressing. Other than that I did what the receipe said. They came out a little crisp on the outside, but tender inside. I am still baking the rest of the batch. Can’t wait to have it with pasta this week after the flavors get through.

    • 1 year ago

    These were great meatballs. Husband approved. I prefer using fresh garlic and onion, but the powder works well. Use italian seasoning if you only have plain breadcrumbs.

    • 1 year ago

    These were great meatballs. Husband approved. I prefer using fresh garlic and onion, but the powder works well. Use italian seasoning if you only have plain breadcrumbs.

    • 1 year ago

    Really Really great! Loved it!

    • 1 year ago

    Really Really great! Loved it!

    • 1 year ago

    These are so delicious and easy to make!

    • 1 year ago

    These are so delicious and easy to make!

    • 1 year ago

    WAY too much bread crumbs for me. When I cut into the meatballs after baking it felt like they had bread filling. Maybe use half or a quarter as much. Would reduce the calories too.

    • 1 year ago

    WAY too much bread crumbs for me. When I cut into the meatballs after baking it felt like they had bread filling. Maybe use half or a quarter as much. Would reduce the calories too.

    • 1 year ago

    Had to substitute mozzarella for the romano and dried parsley for the fresh as I didn’t have them on hand, but we all still loved it! Will be making it again.

    • 1 year ago

    Had to substitute mozzarella for the romano and dried parsley for the fresh as I didn’t have them on hand, but we all still loved it! Will be making it again.

    • 1 year ago

    Very solid basic meatball recipe. I cut out the sauce and finished them in the oven instead (350 for 30 minutes) Whole family likes them, even the picky ones!

    • 12 months ago

    Great recipe although I use half ground beef and half Italian sausage. Less breadcrumbs and lots of Romano cheese. Added onions and garlic

    • 12 months ago

    Great recipe although I use half ground beef and half Italian sausage. Less breadcrumbs and lots of Romano cheese. Added onions and garlic

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