Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Italian Meatballs
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 30 minutes PT30M
- Yield
- About 20 meatballs
- Difficulty
Make your own meatballs any day of the week with just a few simple ingredients and this delicious recipe. Bonus: This recipe also makes a marvelous meatloaf!
Ingredients
- 6 slices sourdough bread
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F for meatballs or 325°F for meatloaf.
Cut the crust from 3 slices of bread and discard. Dampen all of the bread with just a bit of water and wring it out, then mix thoroughly with remaining ingredients.
If making meatballs, form mixture into 1-ounce balls about 1½ inches in diameter, then place on a deep sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes. When cooked, remove meatballs from pan with tongs and serve tossed with your favorite spaghetti and marinara.
If making meatloaf, place mixture in a 2-pound loaf pan and bake for 45–60 minutes.