Juicy Baked Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
These juicy baked meatballs are bursting with flavor and are an ideal dish for family dinners, served over spaghetti or in a sub sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for best juiciness)
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, garlic, onion, and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Roll the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs, aiming for about 20–24 uniform meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs on the baking sheet for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temp of 160°F).
- Warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet and add the baked meatballs, letting them simmer in the sauce for 5–10 minutes.
Notes
For leftover storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg