You’ll find that making the Easy Italian Meatball Recipe is a delightful and simple task! Follow these steps for delicious results:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Combine Meats: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.

3. Add Breadcrumbs: Mix in the breadcrumbs, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.

4. Incorporate Cheese and Herbs: Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture.

5. Add Egg: Crack the egg into the bowl and mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as it can result in tough meatballs.

6. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.

7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

9. Prepare Marinara Sauce: While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan on the stove over low heat.

10. Serve: Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and either pour the marinara sauce over them or serve it on the side.