Tender Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle it with the extra-virgin olive oil.

Scoop out small portions of the meat mixture and gently roll them between your hands into balls without compacting them tightly.

Don't spend time making them perfect spheres; keeping them loosely shaped and slightly craggy keeps the meatballs tender and prevents them from becoming dense.

Arrange the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until cooked through and lightly browned, 12–15 minutes.

Then 12 min of waiting

Check one meatball by cutting it open to ensure no pink remains in the center.