Olive Garden Meatballs Recipe
This copycat Olive Garden Meatballs recipe is juicy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with spaghetti, salad, and buttery breadsticks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chuck beef
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes use less or more depending on spicy you want them
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Shape mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce and pasta, or as meatball parmigiana inspired by their appetizer (in marinara sauce and topped with melted italian cheeses and toasted bread crumbs.