How to make Spicy Italian Meatballs

This Spicy Italian Meatballs is legit one of my go-to recipes on a regular basis to make for the family. They’re just so good and take no time to make. These versatile and freezable meatballs feature half beef and half pork, along with parmesan cheese. Grab the simple recipe below and thank me later!

What’s better than a weekday dinner of flavorful meatballs with red sauce over warm al dente pasta? I’ll tell you! It’s a meatball sub party the next day that’s packed with the same flavor and with only as much effort as it takes to reheat meatballs! 

This is really a great recipe for big families and families on a budget. You can create a memorable weekday meal with minimal, low-cost ingredients that can quickly be repurposed for tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. I love a little kick, but the recipe is easily altered for any spice level. I always tell the kids you can travel the world in your bedroom through a book. The same can be said about the kitchen and a recipe! So let’s go to Italy, Caio!

What ingredients do you need to make this recipe?

Ground beef and ground pork

I used a 50-50% mix of ground beef and ground pork in this recipe, but feel free to adjust the ratio to your liking. 

Panko crumbs

Panko rubs are one of the most important ingredients in this recipe. They are used as a binder and help with getting that tender meatball. 

Eggs

Just like the breadcrumbs, the eggs act as a binder and keep the meatballs soft and juicy. 

Milk

The milk is used to make further soften up the meatballs and make them tender. Using whole milk is best for this recipe, but you can use any other milk that you like. 

Garlic Cloves

I always like to mince my garlic cloves so the flavors can get spread evenly into the mixture to get that perfect Italian meatball. 

Parmesan cheese

The parmesan cheese gives these meatballs extra flavor and texture. 

Seasonings:

• Garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Ground pepper
• Dried parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes. 

How to make spicy Italian meatballs

1. Combine all the ingredients except the ground beef and pork in a large bowl.
2. Once everything is mixed well together, add in the meat and mix well until everything is thoroughly combined. 
3. From the mixture form, 2-inch meatballs and place them apart in a sheet pan. 
4. Bake at preheated 400F oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let the cooked meatballs rest for around 10 minutes before serving. 

Serving suggestions:

These spicy Italian meatballs go great with al dente boiled pasta drizzled with tomato sauce and garnished with nutty parmesan cheese. I highly recommend trying my Arrabita Marinara Sauce if you decide to make pasta with these spicy meatballs. 

You can also serve the meatballs on their own or let them simmer in your favorite marinara sauce for a few minutes and finish everything with grated parmesan cheese. 

Storage and reheating:

• You can store the meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• They also freeze well – you can either freeze them cooked or uncooked for up to 2 months in the freezer. When freezing meatballs, one thing to keep in mind is having them separated so they don’t stick together once they get frozen. 
• Lastly, you can reheat the meatballs in the 300F oven covered with aluminum foil until warmed through. 

You’ll also love to try:

• Italian White Bean Soup
• Kafta Kabobs Recipe 
• Panko Crusted Lamb

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