Description
Meatballs with Cheese and Marinara Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender meatballs filled with gooey cheese and simmered in a rich, flavorful marinara sauce. This heartwarming dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a delightful burst of flavor with every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can create a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and egg until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and arrange them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil; add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let them soak for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg