{"id":97238,"date":"2025-05-24T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=97238"},"modified":"2025-05-24T19:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T17:55:19","slug":"italian-meatballs-oven-baked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/italian-meatballs-oven-baked\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Meatballs (Oven-Baked)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These\u00a0<strong>Italian-style meatballs are baked in the oven<\/strong>, not fried, making them a lighter, no-fuss alternative to traditional stovetop versions. The mixture comes together easily with\u00a0<strong>lean ground beef<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>grated Parmesan<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>parsley<\/strong>, and a few special additions like\u00a0<strong>golden raisins<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>pine nuts<\/strong>, which add a warm, subtly sweet twist that\u2019s inspired by Southern Italian cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once shaped and chilled, the meatballs are baked until tender and juicy, with just the right amount of bite. It\u2019s a hands-off recipe that\u2019s perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend meal prep \u2014 delicious on their own, with a side of vegetables, or tossed with your favourite pasta and sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Need (Meatball Essentials)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find these meatballs use simple, wholesome ingredients that bring out the best in each other:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lean ground beef<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Opt for lean ground beef (10% fat or less) for a lighter option that still stays tender, juicy, and full of flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Adds salty, nutty richness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden raisins (sultanas)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 For a hint of sweetness that rounds out the flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pine nuts<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 They offer a soft bite and warm, nutty flavour that\u2019s classic in Southern Italian cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breadcrumbs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We use spelt crumbs to keep it wholesome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic, parsley, tomato paste<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The flavour trio that brings brightness and depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t skip chilling the meatballs before baking. It helps them hold their shape and cook more evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-800x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Meatball ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-97219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-216x324.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-1-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make These Italian Meatballs \u2013 So Easy!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a meal that\u2019s\u00a0easy to prep ahead\u00a0and\u00a0even easier to love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 your onions<\/strong>\u00a0just until soft, then mix them with the remaining ingredients to form a moist but not sticky meatball mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape and chill<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Roll into balls (about 5\u20137 cm), then refrigerate for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake<\/strong>\u00a0in a preheated oven until golden and cooked through \u2014 no flipping, no frying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Get the exact ingredient amounts in the printable recipe card below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Meatballs (Oven-Baked) made with pine nuts, parmesan, parsley and golden raisins. \" class=\"wp-image-97221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5-324x216.jpg 324w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-2-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Meatballs (Oven-Baked) made with pine nuts, parmesan, parsley and golden raisins. \" class=\"wp-image-97223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5-324x216.jpg 324w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-3-of-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love These Oven-Baked Italian Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of those\u00a0<strong>easy meatball recipes<\/strong>\u00a0you\u2019ll come back to again and again. It\u2019s fuss-free, full of cozy flavour, and ideal for everyday cooking \u2014 whether you&#8217;re feeding a family, meal prepping for the week, or just craving a little comfort. Here\u2019s what makes them special:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oven-baked, not fried:\u00a0<\/strong>Skip the splatter. These meatballs are cooked in the oven for a lighter, hands-off approach. Less mess, same great flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Balanced with sweet + savoury:\u00a0<\/strong>Golden raisins add a mild sweetness that pairs beautifully with salty Parmesan and toasted pine nuts. Unexpected and irresistible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great for batch cooking:\u00a0<\/strong>This recipe freezes like a dream. Double the batch and stash extras for future dinners, lunchboxes, or lazy Sundays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Made from real, simple ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong>No complicated steps or hard-to-find items \u2014 just wholesome pantry staples with a Mediterranean twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Endlessly versatile:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuck them into a tomato sauce over pasta, serve with roasted vegetables, or serve alongside a flavorful <a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/ratatouille\/\">Ratatouille<\/a> or classic Sicilian <a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/caponata-recipe\/\">Caponata<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy this kind of\u00a0<strong>satisfying, Italian-style home cooking<\/strong>, here are a few more recipes to try next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/chicken-cacciatore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicken Cacciatore \u2013 Rustic Italian Stew<\/a>: A cozy one-pot dish with tender chicken, olives, tomatoes, and herbs. So much depth, so little effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/italian-steak-pizzaiola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian Steak Pizzaiola<\/a>: Seared steak simmered in a garlicky tomato and caper sauce\u2014classic, bold, and full of Mediterranean flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/mediterranean-potato-bake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mediterranean Potato Bake<\/a>: Layered potatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and Gruy\u00e8re cheese come together in this hearty, oven-baked side (or main!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/chicken-piccata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicken Piccata<\/a>: Bright, lemony, and full of flavour\u2014this quick chicken dish with capers and white wine sauce is a weeknight favourite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-97246\" 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d=\"M11.99,1.94c-.35,0-.67.19-.83.51l-2.56,5.2c-.11.24-.34.4-.61.43l-5.75.83c-.35.05-.64.3-.74.64-.11.34,0,.7.22.94l4.16,4.05c.19.19.27.45.22.7l-.98,5.72c-.06.35.1.7.37.9.29.21.66.24.98.08l5.14-2.71h0c.24-.13.51-.13.75,0l5.14,2.71c.32.16.69.13.98-.08.29-.21.43-.56.37-.9l-.98-5.72h0c-.05-.26.05-.53.22-.7l4.16-4.05h0c.26-.24.34-.61.22-.94s-.4-.58-.74-.64l-5.75-.83c-.26-.03-.48-.21-.61-.43l-2.56-5.2c-.16-.32-.48-.53-.83-.51,0,0-.02,0-.02,0Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">5<\/span> from 1 vote<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Easy oven-baked Italian meatballs made with lean beef, Parmesan, raisins, and pine nuts. Juicy, flavourful, and perfect for pasta, meal prep, or freezing.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>I\u2019d love your feedback \u2013 just click on the stars to rate this recipe! <\/strong>\u2b50<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/wprm_print\/italian-meatballs-oven-baked\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"97246\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fen%2Fitalian-meatballs-oven-baked%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fellerepublic.de%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2FMeatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-5-of-5.jpg&amp;description=Easy+oven-baked+Italian+meatballs+made+with+lean+beef%2C+Parmesan%2C+raisins%2C+and+pine+nuts.+Juicy%2C+flavourful%2C+and+perfect+for+pasta%2C+meal+prep%2C+or+freezing.I%E2%80%99d+love+your+feedback+%E2%80%93+just+click+on+the+stars+to+rate+this+recipe%21+%E2%AD%90&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"97246\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/italian-meatballs-oven-baked\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Meatballs-Frikadellen-im-Ofen-Rezept-5-of-5.jpg\" data-description=\"Easy oven-baked Italian meatballs made with lean beef, Parmesan, raisins, and pine nuts. Juicy, flavourful, and perfect for pasta, meal prep, or freezing.I\u2019d love your feedback \u2013 just click on the stars to rate this recipe! \u2b50\" data-repin=\"\" role=\"button\" style=\"color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);border-radius: 50px;padding: 6px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a> <div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3440964252\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3440964252\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Kochmodus<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Display bleibt an<\/span><\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container emery-header-meta\">\n\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--emery-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--emery-main-background-color);--pill-text-color: var(--wprm-layout-column-text-color);--pill-border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-97246 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-smaller\" data-recipe=\"97246\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-smaller\">Meatballs<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-smaller\">Side Dish<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-smaller\">Italian<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-light wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-smaller\">181<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-211656476\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-211656476\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Kochmodus<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Display bleibt an<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div\n  class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 emery-main\"\n  style=\"\n    --wprm-layout-container-background-color: var(\n      --emery-main-background-color\n    );\n  \"\n>\n  <div\n    class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 emery-main-columns\"\n  >\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-97246-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-97246-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"97246\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-97246-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 5px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"97246\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"97246\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"97246\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"?\" data-servings=\"12\" data-recipe=\"97246\" aria-label=\"Change servings to...\">?<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sultanas<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(yellow raisins)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small yellow onion,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for saut\u00e9ing<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">lightly beaten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fine sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated black pepper,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic clove,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">40<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Parmesan cheese,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">freshly grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small bunch flat-leaf parsley,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">35<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--emery-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">600<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(sustainably sourced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried ground breadcrumbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> plus more if needed (3\/4 cup)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 emery-main-right\">\n      \n<div id=\"recipe-97246-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-97246-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"97246\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Soak the raisins:<\/strong> Place the sultanas (golden raisins) in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for about 5 minutes, then drain well. This makes them extra plump and tender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Saut\u00e9 the onion: <\/strong>Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prepare the meatball mixture:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine the eggs, salt, pepper, tomato paste, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, sultanas, pine nuts, and ground beef. Add the cooled onion. Finally, mix in the breadcrumbs. <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Add them last and adjust the amount based on moisture \u2014 the mixture should be moist, not overly wet.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Shape the meatballs: <\/strong>With wet hands, roll the mixture into balls (about 5\u20137 cm in diameter). Place on a tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover lightly with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape during baking.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Preheat the oven to 165\u00b0C (325\u00b0F). Bake the meatballs for 25\u201330 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch, yet still juicy in the center.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-97246-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\n      <div id=\"recipe-97246-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-nutrition wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 20px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 200px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">181<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: var(--emery-accent-color)\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 200px\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-97246\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe data-cmp-vendor=\"s30\" class=\"cmplazyload\" title=\"Frikadellen im Backofen zubereiten \u2013 Italian Meatballs #Rezept\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"about:blank\" data-cmp-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/LJqrRkM0uis?feature=oembed&rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div> <div id=\"recipe-97246-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>Cooked meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.<\/li>\n<li>Great as a main dish with pasta, a side of roasted vegetables, or served as an appetiser with a tomato-based dipping sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"p1\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"s1\">For a relaxing atmosphere in the kitchen I recommend my personal Elle Republic: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/7mYaXVomXeq6dkHJy1bYi1?si=5476100a6c394812\"><span class=\"s2\">Chilled Out Kitchen Tunes Playlist<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\"><\/div> <div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: var(--emery-accent-color);margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;border-radius: 12px;\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tried this recipe?<\/h3><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\"><a href=\"#comment\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color: #ffffff\" >Let us know<\/a> how it was!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#ffffff\" stroke=\"#ffffff\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#ffffff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M11.5,0.5 C9.982,0.5,8.678,1.355,8,2.601C7.322,1.355,6.018,0.5,4.5,0.5c-2.209,0-4,1.791-4,4c0,4,7.5,11,7.5,11s7.5-7,7.5-11 C15.5,2.291,13.709,0.5,11.5,0.5z\" data-cap=\"butt\"\/> <\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Instagram-2.png\" alt=\"\">Did you try this Italian Meatballs recipe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then tag&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellerepublic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@ellerepublic<\/a>&nbsp;on Instagram and hashtag it&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/ellerepublic\/?hl=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#ellerepublic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did you like it?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please let me know how this Italian Meatballs recipe turned out for you! 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