Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
Italian Meatballs deliver 27g protein and 540 calories per serving — a solid mid-range protein option for both muscle-gain and maintenance phases. Six servings batch-cook on the stovetop in minimal time, letting you prep a week's worth of protein-forward meals simultaneously. Use these with pasta, rice, or vegetables to customize final calorie totals for individual macro targets.
Ingredients
- •80/20 Ground Beef(454g)
Standard ground beef. Drain fat thoroughly after cooking to reduce calories.
- •Italian Pork Sausage(227g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Garlic
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Butter(60g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then with wet hands, form golf ball–size meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared sheet pan. You should have about 15 meatballs. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- 3Meanwhile, combine the butter and marinara in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter is melted and the marinara is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 4Divide the meatballs and sauce among bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition — Per Serving
540
calories
27g
protein
39g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 19g
- Saturated fat
- 17.5g
- Sodium
- 840 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.2g
6 servings per batch · ~174g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Italian Meatball Recipe have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 540 calories with 39g fat and 19g carbs. This macro split skews toward fat, making it a calorie-dense option that works well as part of a larger meal rather than standalone.
How long does Easy Italian Meatball Recipe take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 6 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You can prep an entire week's worth of portions in a single cooking session.
Is Easy Italian Meatball Recipe good for fat loss?
At 540 calories per serving with only 19g carbs, this recipe is better suited for muscle gain or maintenance phases where higher fat intake supports hormone production. The 27g protein per serving is moderate, so you'd want to pair it with higher-protein sides.
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