Description
This easy meatball recipe is perfect for a comforting meal. It’s simple to prepare and delicious.
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 black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your 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. Use your hands for best results.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta or bread.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Add chopped vegetables to 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: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy meatball recipe, meatballs, comfort food