Description
Delicious baked meatballs made with ground meat, spices, and served with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs Ground meat (I use beef/veal, but see notes for more options)
- 1 Onion (grated)
- ¼ cup Parmesan (grated)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Chili flakes
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt (You can always add more after frying a small sample and adjusting the seasoning to your liking)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 10 Basil leaves
- 1½ cups Marinara Sauce
- Garnish with grated parmesan and more fresh basil
Instructions
- Assemble. In a large bowl, combine 1½ lbs Ground meat, 1 Onion (grated), ¼ cup Parmesan (grated), 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped), 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Garlic powder, ¾ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp Black pepper.
- Make Meatball Mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated. I recommend wearing gloves for easier cleanup and a thorough mix. You can now fry a small amount and taste it to check the seasoning. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Portion and Par-Bake. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Portion the mixture into 10-12 large meatballs and arrange them in a single layer in a high-sided baking dish or large skillet (ovenproof). Bake for 10 minutes. This helps the meatballs set and start to brown lightly.
- Add Sauce and Basil. Remove the skillet from the oven, scatter 10 Basil leaves, and pour 1½ cups Marinara Sauce around the meatballs.
- Finish the Bake. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C using an instant-read thermometer).
- Garnish and Serve. Garnish with grated parmesan and more fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use a mixture of beef and veal or substitute with other ground meats like turkey or chicken.
- Taste the meatball mixture before baking to adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg