Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti!
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 0.33 cups minced onion
- 0.33 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 0.33 cups half-and-half
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1.25 pounds ground round beef
- 0.5 pounds ground Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 jars marinara sauce , 24 ounce
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray.
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2
Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined.
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3
Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
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5
Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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