Description
Delicious baked meatballs nestled in a rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to gently mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the baked meatballs and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and broil until melted and bubbly (2-3 minutes).
- Serve with spaghetti or in meatball subs.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add more spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Meatballs Marinara Sauce