Baked Italian Meat-a-balls
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced (or pulverized through a press)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust if you don’t appreciate the spice)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs (to roll them in)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Beat egg lightly. Mix all ingredients, reserving the last 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in a large bowl. Using a scoop or a spoon, divide out equal portions of the meat mix and roll into balls. Roll into the reserved 1/2 cup bread crumbs and place into greased mini muffing tins. Bake at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes until bread crumbs begin to brown and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve atop a pile of spaghetti and sauce with a side of garlic toast or cheese bread.