Sheet Pan Meatballs for Spaghetti or Subs

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce
• Fresh Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, optional
• For spaghetti:
• Spaghetti noodles
• For meatball subs:
• Sub rolls
• Shredded mozzarella cheese

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and water.

3. 3

   Add the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Mix gently with your hands until combined, being careful not to overmix.

4. 4

   Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.

5. 5

   Bake for 10 minutes, flip the meatballs, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

6. 6

   While the meatballs bake, pour the pasta sauce into a large saucepan and heat over low heat.

7. 7

   Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, increase the heat to medium, and simmer for a few minutes.

8. 8

   For Spaghetti and Meatballs: Cook the spaghetti in heavily salted water according to the package directions. Transfer the noodles to the pasta sauce and toss to coat. Plate the spaghetti, top with sauced meatballs, and finish with fresh Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

9. 9

   For Meatball Subs: Place the sub rolls on a baking sheet, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted. Fill the rolls with the sauced meatballs and serve.

💡 Tips for Success

• Don't overmix: Mix the meatball ingredients just until combined to help keep the meatballs tender.
• Make them evenly sized: Roll the meatballs into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
• Check the temperature: Ground beef and pork meatballs should reach 160°F internally.
• Make it your own: Use these meatballs for spaghetti, meatball subs, or even as an easy appetizer with toothpicks.