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Meatball Parmigiana

Meatball Parmigiana: Cozy Comfort Food for Family Nights

This Meatball Parmigiana is a crowd-pleasing comfort food, featuring juicy meatballs and gooey cheese, perfect for family nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef lean for healthier option
  • 1 large Eggs
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Soft Bread Crumbs gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Sauce and Topping
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese dairy-free option available
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Meatball Parmigiana
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, crumble the ground beef and add eggs, finely chopped onion, soft bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the meat mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on greased baking racks. Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Transfer cooked meatballs to a 13x9-inch baking dish, pour marinara sauce over, and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  4. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy top, watching closely to prevent burning.
  6. Let it cool slightly, garnish with parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh mozzarella and avoid overmixing the meatball mixture. You can freeze uncooked meatballs separately from the sauce for meal prep.

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