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Baked meatballs in a green ceramic casserole topped with melted cheese.
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Baked Meatballs in Sauce

Juicy beef meatballs baked in marinara sauce and topped with melty cheese. This bubbly meatball casserole is perfect with pasta, crusty bread or stuffed into foot long sandwiches. A dinner that will win you hearts.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Servings: 35 meatballs
Calories: 98kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves chopped

For the sauce:

  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F, line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the meatballs ingredients except for the meat. Mix well.
    Onions with spices and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
  • Add in the ground beef and mix well to combine.
    A large bowl with meatballs ingredients mixed.
  • Using a two tablespoons ice cream scoop roll the meatballs into smooth balls then place in the baking sheet.
    Shaped meatballs on a foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, meatballs should be brown on the surface but still not fully cooked.
  • Take the baking sheet out and lower the heat to 35F.
  • Pour marinara sauce into a 13x9 baking dish and place the meatballs in the sauce and stir to coat.
    Partially baked meatballs on a 13x9 baking dish with marinara sauce.
  • Sprinkle both cheese on top and return to oven.
    Meatballs on a baking dish with marinara sauce and topped with cheese.
  • Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg