Craving Italian meatballs but don't have the time to let them simmer in sauce all day? This simple skillet recipe is the perfect weeknight alternative.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cast iron skillet, Italian recipe, meatballs, weeknight dinner
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
1lbground beef
1/2lbground pork
1largeegg
1/4cupplain breadcrumbs
2Tbspgrated parmesan cheese
1smalloniondiced small (about 1/3-1/2 cup)
1tspItalian seasoning
1tspgarlic powder
1tspsalt
1/2tsppepper
Garlic saltfor sprinkling on top
1tbspOlive oil
124-28 oz.jar of marinara sauce
Instructions
Mix all of the ingredients (besides the garlic salt and olive oil) in a large bowl with clean hands until combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (around 25-30). Sprinkle the tops lightly with garlic salt.
Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for around 5-7 minutes—or until the meatballs are cooked and only slightly pink on the inside.
Pour the marinara sauce on top, mix and wait for the sauce to simmer and completely warmed through.
Serve on a bed of spaghetti, penne, or even zoodles!
Notes
Calories account for around seven to eight small meatballs per serving. This does not account for pasta or sauce.