Baked Meatballs Parmesan is a cheesy, saucy, beefy and versatile dish. Make it one night and serve on long rolls as a Meatball Parmesan Hero. Next time serve over a bowl of pasta or zucchini noodles. Another evening just serve them with a salad and garlic bread and call it dinner! So shape the meatballs, smother them with sauce and let them bake themselves in the oven. Not only is this a versatile recipe, you’ll have time to kick up your feet while it cooks itself. So darn easy you’ll want to make Baked Meatballs Parmesan every night of the week!
Baked Meatballs Parmesan
2016-04-25 18:26:07
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
294g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 527
Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g
48%
Saturated Fat 15g
74%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Cholesterol 169mg
56%
Sodium 1214mg
51%
Total Carbohydrates 21g
7%
Dietary Fiber 2g
9%
Sugars 8g
Protein 41g
Vitamin A
18%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
46%
Iron
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil + additional basil leaves for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella, 8 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In bowl combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 2 Tbs. fresh basil, garlic and kosher salt.
- Shape into 16 meatballs and arrange in single layer in 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- In another bowl combine diced tomatoes (drained), tomato sauce and sugar. Pour over meatballs.
- Bake 35 minutes. Top with sliced fresh mozzarella and cook additional 5-10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Top with additional fresh basil leaves.
Swirls of Flavor https://swirlsofflavor.com/
My mouth is watering! I assume the Parmesan goes into the meatball mixture? I love really simple recipes like this one – they’re the best. Thanks for sharing this and for the serving suggestions!
Yes Susan! Thank you for bringing that to my attention! I have corrected the recipe. I hope you enjoy the recipe. I’d love to know how it turns out!