Meat balls

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 egg
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
3. Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each meatball to allow for even cooking.
5. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.
6. While the meatballs are baking, heat your favorite marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
7. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and carefully place them in the skillet with the marinara sauce.
8. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to coat them evenly.
9. Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.