Bite Size Baked Meatballs

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup romano cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add ground beef, egg, oil, cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
  • Mix to combine, gently tossing a few times with your hands. Don’t overmix – it will result in tough meatballs!
  • Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray and add 2 cups of pasta sauce.
  • Roll beef into mini meatballs (about a tablespoon of beef).
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or sautee until meatballs are cooked through.