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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Grate or press the garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
PRO TIP Don't have Italian seasoning? Make your own blend with dried oregano, marjoram, basil, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Feel free to toss some onion powder, garlic powder, and even chili flakes into the mix.
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Divide the meat mixture into 36 balls, about 1 inch in diameter and 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until cooked through, 16-17 minutes.
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Transfer the meatballs to a large pot and pour in the marinara sauce. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
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Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and top with the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if you like. Serve immediately.