Bren's Italian Meatballs

Meatballs made with fresh breadcrumbs, pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, and a hint of red pepper are the perfect addition to any tomato sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Toss together bread crumbs, Romano cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; mix in beef gently with your hands until combined. Form mixture into meatballs about 1 1/4-inches in diameter; place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn meatballs and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).