Description
Bobby Flay’s Italian Meatball recipe combines ground beef and pork with classic Italian flavors like Parmesan, garlic, and fresh parsley. These juicy meatballs are baked to perfection, making them a delicious and easy meal perfect for serving with marinara sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the meatballs evenly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing them just until incorporated.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter, taking care to keep them uniform in size for even cooking.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and place the meatballs evenly spaced apart.
- Bake meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot with marinara sauce and pasta if desired for a classic Italian meal.
Notes
- Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Using a mixture of beef and pork adds extra flavor and moisture.
- Uniform meatball size ensures even cooking.
- Breadcrumbs help bind the meatballs while adding texture.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
