What is the secret to good spaghetti meatballs?

The secrets to making good meatballs are the herbs, low-fat ratio, and Parmesan! I talk more about this above, but I will say that with this combination you will end up with delicious savory meatballs!

What do you put in homemade meatballs so they don’t fall apart?

The ingredient that helps bind the meatballs together is the flour! I use all-purpose and whole wheat . Some recipes use breadcrumbs or oats to achieve this. I have not tried this, but it is an alternative.

What can I use instead of Parmesan cheese in meatballs?

An excellent substitute for Parmesan cheese is Asiago cheese! It melts great and adds that delicious cheesy flavor to this simple meatball recipe.

Is it better to fry or bake meatballs?

We prefer baking our meatballs. These baked meatballs turn out great without being overly greasy.

Are these meatballs gluten-free?

This meatball recipe is not gluten free because of the flour, but you could replace the flour with your favorite gluten-free 1-to-1 flour .

Easy 15 Minute Italian Meatballs (+ Video)

Name: 15 Minute Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 00:15
Cook time: 00:15
Total time: 00:30
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ground beef (or ground bison); salt; pepper; onion powder; garlic powder; dried oregano; dried basil; fresh spinach or kale; egg; flour; Parmesan cheese

15 Minute Italian Meatballs

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It’s not spaghetti night without meatballs! Use this simple meatball recipe for quick and easy meatballs to go with your favorite pasta or packed in school lunches. Make double and freeze for next time too!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 36-40 meatballs 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef (or ground bison)
1 ¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 ½ tsp onion powder
1 ½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 cup fresh spinach or kale, loosely packed
1 egg
2 Tbsp flour (I used all-purpose and whole wheat)
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded (using the rind, if possible)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F and line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat.
Chop the greens as finely as possible.
Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, mix until everything is evenly distributed and mixed well. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a large bowl and mix using your hands or a wooden spoon.
Use a cookie scoop to evenly portion the meat mixture into balls and place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet. Gently roll each ball in your hand for about 5 seconds, just to create a uniform ball shape and so that the meatballs retain their shape after cooking.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Serve with your favorite pasta dish.

Notes

Adapted from Raising Generation Nourished.

Nutrition

Calories: 229

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