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Comforting Meatball Recipes for Cozy Family Meals


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A simple and comforting meatball recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Form mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  7. While meatballs are baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
  • Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or carrots into the meat mixture for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: meatball recipes, easy meatballs, comfort food