Description
Baked Meatballs are a delicious, flavor-packed dish that promises to elevate your dining experience. With a crispy golden crust and juicy interior, these tender meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or as appetizers for gatherings. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and pair wonderfully with marinara sauce over pasta. Enjoy the warm aroma as they bake and watch your family and friends come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups 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, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs using about two tablespoons per ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- After baking, transfer the meatballs into the marinara sauce to soak up flavor and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg