Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the sauce.
- You can prepare the meatballs ahead and store in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Bake and simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free bread crumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
