Description
Baked Meatballs are a comforting classic that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. Bursting with savory herbs and spices, these juicy meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Served with marinara sauce, they pair beautifully with pasta, sandwiches, or can be enjoyed on their own. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 2 tablespoons in size and place them on the prepared baking sheet an inch apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (70°C).
- Serve hot with marinara sauce drizzled over or alongside spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg