how to make classic italian meatballs

Apr 2, 2024

If you know me, you know I’m not a great cook, nor do I claim to be. And… I prefer meat sauce instead of meatballs for spaghetti. But Perry — yes, Perry — wanted meatballs so I gave in and gave it a try.

italian meatballs

Ingredients:

  • Ground beef 60%
  • Ground pork 40%
  • Panko
  • Milk
  • Egg yolks
  • Grated Cheese
  • Garlic
  • Herbs (I used basil and parsley)

Directions:

I just mixed all the ingredients in a big bowl — no measuring anything really — just wanting a consistency that looked like I thought it should. (See? I told you I’m no cook!) I baked them at 425° for 20 minutes, turning halfway. No. I didn’t make my own sauce but they were still great with good ole’ Paul Newman’s garlic sauce over spaghetti.

I had several left over and froze them for later. I’m thinking they’d be great on a toasted bread roll with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese.