Description
Meatballs with Marinara is a comforting Italian classic that combines tender, savory meatballs with a rich, homemade marinara sauce. This dish brings the warmth of family gatherings to your table, making it perfect for any occasion. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, it’s a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over pasta or enjoy it on its own—either way, it’s sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Parmesan; mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the marinara sauce, sauté diced onions in a pan until translucent. Add crushed canned tomatoes and oregano; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them into the marinara sauce and let them absorb the flavors for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg