Easy Homemade Meatballs

This is the recipe for easy homemade meatballs that my mother used growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 526 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beef and egg in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix together, but do not overmix, as it will get tough.

Step 2

Shape into 1- to 2-inch balls.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium-low heat. Add cooked meatballs to sauce and let simmer for added flavor, about 15 minutes.