Baked Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
A classic comfort dish with juicy meatballs and rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Marinara Sauce and Topping
- 2 cups marinara sauce Can use store-bought marinara.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a large skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt for a few minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. Make sure not to overmix the meatball ingredients to avoid toughness. Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.