Description
Oven baked sausage meatballs made with Italian sausage, Parmesan, and herbs — perfect for pasta or sandwiches.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground pork sausage
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1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and basil. Mix gently until combined.*
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Form 16 large meatballs* and place evenly on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F. You don't have to turn the meatballs during cooking.
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Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can roll meatballs between your palms or use a medium cookie scoop.
Use mild, sweet, or hot Italian sausage as desired.
You can use sausage links; just remove the skin before browning the sausage.
If mixture feels dry, add 1–2 tablespoons milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg