Classic Italian Meatballs (baked!)

By vealam

Ingredients

• 1 pound meatloaf mix (mixture of ground beef, pork and veal)
• 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely minced yellow onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined.

3. Shape into large meatballs (I use a heaping large cookie scoop, which is 3 tablespoons) and place on the baking sheet.

4. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn the meatballs over, reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

5. Place the meatballs in a simmering pot of sauce for at least 1 hour before serving.