Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Meatball Parmesan with this easy-to-follow recipe. These juicy meatballs are baked to perfection, smothered in marinara sauce, and topped with a gooey layer of melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Assemble: Transfer meatballs to a baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Bake for another 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti, on hoagie rolls, or with a side salad.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
