Truly the easiest and best Italian meatball recipe! Serve my homemade Italian meatballs for a quick weeknight dinner, or freeze them for later. Ready in 30 minutes and so tender, they practically melt in your mouth!
Best Italian Meatball Recipe
Is there anything more comforting than a steaming hot plate of an old school Italian meatballs recipe, smothered in tomato sauce served over spaghetti noodles and paired with a slice of garlic bread? I don’t think so! These flavor-packed Italian-style meatballs are so tender, they practically melt in your mouth. Seasoned to perfection and ready to be served in just 30 minutes, these meatballs are juicy and tender throughout with irresistible flavors that will have you craving for more. I guarantee these are the best homemade meatballs in the oven - give them a try for your next spaghetti night or meatball sub!
Italian Meatball Recipe Ingredients
Ground beefGround porkItalian breadcrumbsMilkWhite breadGarlic powderSaltPepperItalian seasoningParmesan cheese
How to Make Meatballs in the Oven
There are countless options of sides to eat with these meatballs baked in the oven, of course pairing them with spaghetti and meatball sauce is a classic!
Best Italian Meatballs Tips
Wet your hands: Working with damp hands will prevent the beef mixture from sticking to your fingers. Use a wire rack: Bake the meatballs on a wire rack on a large baking sheet to ensure all the fat drips down during baking.
Can you prepare Italian Meatballs ahead of time?
These Italian-style meatballs are perfect for make-ahead dinners and are easy to meal prep as they store well in the fridge or freezer. This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to be made in advance! In fact, I think they actually taste better when made ahead of time. The flavor intensifies as it sits in the sauce.
Storing and Reheating Italian Meatballs
Storing meatballs: Let your meatballs completely cool. Then, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Freezing meatballs: Simply cook as instructed, and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheating frozen meatballs: Thaw meatballs overnight in the fridge and reheat in sauce or place in the oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until fully heated through. Or place it in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes.
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