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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Add baked meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Serve with spaghetti or your favorite pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if gluten-free bread crumbs used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg