Copycat Olive Garden Meatballs
This Olive Garden meatball recipe brings the iconic taste of Italian-American dining to your home. The dish combines ground beef and pork, enriched with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, herbs, and a splash of red wine for depth. Ideal for a hearty dinner, these meatballs are baked to perfection and served with marinara sauce, adding a touch of Italy to your meal. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal, this recipe is both delicious and straightforward to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef preferably chuck
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs plus more if needed
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ⅛ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup red wine preferably Chianti
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated or powdered
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
For Serving:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated or powdered
- 1 tsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 360°F (182°C). Grease a roasting tray with cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, red wine, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to marinate for about an hour.
- Form Meatballs: After chilling, shape the mixture into meatballs using your hands or an ice cream scoop for consistency.
- Bake: Arrange the meatballs on the prepared tray and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, or until they’re cooked through.
- Serve: Warm the marinara sauce and pour it over the meatballs. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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