Baked Italian Meatballs

Name: Baked Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large egg; 0.5 cup milk (2%); 0.5 cup crushed crackers (or breadcrumbs); 0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup minced yellow onion (fined); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon fine salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; fresh parsley (for garnish); additional Parmesan cheese (for garnish); pasta sauce (for serving); pasta or zucchini noodles (for serving)

By Isabella QuinnAug 13, 2026

These baked Italian meatballs are a family favorite, bringing savory and cheesy flavors reminiscent of dining at an Italian restaurant. They come together in just 10 minutes of prep and are ideal for busy weeknights, cooking quickly in under 30 minutes. Enjoy them on their own or with pasta sauce over noodles. Leftovers are great for meal prep or as meatball subs, making them a versatile option for any dinner.

Ingredients

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Servings

•1 lb lean ground beef
•1 large egg
•0.5 cup milk (2%)
•0.5 cup crushed crackers (or breadcrumbs)
•0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
•0.25 cup minced yellow onion (fined)
•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•0.5 teaspoon fine salt
•0.25 teaspoon black pepper
•fresh parsley (for garnish)
•additional Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
•pasta sauce (for serving)
•pasta or zucchini noodles (for serving)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400℉.
2
Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, milk, crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4