Description
This Meatball Parmesan recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish. Tender and flavorful meatballs are baked to perfection, then smothered in marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a comforting and hearty meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet.
- Bake: Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, bake for 15 minutes, then top with cheeses and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or a beef/pork blend instead of ground beef.
- Serve over pasta, in hoagie rolls, or with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
