Description
Cheesy baked meatballs blend savory ground meat with aromatic herbs and melted cheese, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- Place the meatballs in a baking dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and golden.
- Garnish with extra parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the meatball mixture a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Consider using an air fryer for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg