Description
Ah, the legendary “Marry Me Meatballs” – a dish so irresistible, it just might win someone’s heart with the first bite!
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix gently until just combined – don’t overwork the mixture, or your meatballs may become tough.
2. Roll the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on a tray or plate, ready for the next step.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they’re beautifully browned on all sides.
4. Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
5. Garnish your “Marry Me Meatballs” with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan or fresh parsley, if desired. Serve them over pasta, on toasted rolls, or as a delectable appetizer – however you choose to enjoy them, they’re sure to impress!
Notes
The versatility of these “Marry Me Meatballs” is truly swoon-worthy. Serve them over a bed of al dente spaghetti or linguine for a classic Italian-inspired meal. Tuck them into toasted hoagie rolls for a meatball sub that will have everyone begging for seconds. Or, serve them as a party-perfect appetizer, skewered on toothpicks and drizzled with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90