Description
Baked Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing delight, offering tender, juicy bites infused with Italian herbs and topped with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a flavorful dish that fits perfectly into any weeknight dinner or festive gathering. Just imagine the mouthwatering aroma wafting through your kitchen, bringing family and friends together around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F).
- Remove from the oven and coat with marinara sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg