Melting Italian Meatballs

Melting Italian Meatballs

Introduction

These Melting Italian Meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with rich Italian flavors. Made with a mix of ground beef, Parmesan, fresh herbs, and a breadcrumb-soaked base, they bake to perfection in the oven. The combination of garlic, onion, and parsley gives them a comforting aroma and taste that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a main dish with pasta, a sandwich filling, or served on their own with a tangy marinara sauce, these meatballs are a family favorite that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (125 ml) Italian breadcrumbs
• ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk
• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
• ¼ medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
• ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

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