Recipes Main Dishes Meatball Recipes Best Easy Meatballs 5.0 (4) 2 Reviews 2 Photos Full of flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of ground round and Italian sausage, these meatballs have a nice crust thanks to a bit of time in the oven before they're slow-simmered in marinara sauce. They're the perfect complement to Sunday spaghetti! By Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 7, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients cooking spray ⅓ cup minced onion ⅓ cup Italian bread crumbs ⅓ cup half-and-half ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ¼ teaspoon dried oregano 1 ¼ pounds ground round beef ½ pound ground Italian sausage 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray. Combine onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add ground round and sausage and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Mix well until just combined. Dampen hands with water and form mixture into 18 golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a large pot and add marinara sauce. Simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours before serving. Cook's Note: The meatballs are best when simmered in marinara sauce, but you can cook them in the oven for a full 17 minutes, and then cool completely and freeze for a later use. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 568 Calories 31g Fat 39g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 568 % Daily Value * Total Fat 31g 40% Saturated Fat 12g 58% Cholesterol 179mg 60% Sodium 1718mg 75% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 21g Protein 31g 62% Vitamin C 7mg 7% Calcium 143mg 11% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 1029mg 22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.