🧀 Cheesy Baked Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~480 kcal
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
500 g ground beef or pork (or mix)
1 egg 🥚
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
For the Sauce & Topping:
2 cups marinara sauce 🍅
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Extra parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients by hand until just combined. Roll into 16–18 meatballs and place in a greased baking dish. Pour marinara sauce evenly over meatballs and top with mozzarella. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
💡 Tips:
Add chili flakes for heat 🔥
Swap mozzarella for a mix of Italian cheeses for extra flavor!