Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- extra parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, egg, parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs. Gradually add the lukewarm water, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, form the mixture into balls about one tablespoon each and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Prepare the marinara sauce while the meatballs are baking.
Notes
For extra flavor, add more garlic to the meatball mixture.
Ensure not to overmix to keep meatballs tender and moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.