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