Baked Italian Meatballs Recipe
5 meatballs topped with Marinara Sauce baked with Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Cheese Topping
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 5 equal meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Baking Meatballs
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once the marinara sauce is ready, carefully spoon some of the sauce over each meatball on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
- 6
Add Cheese Toppings
After 20 minutes, remove the meatballs from the oven and top each with shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 7
Serve Meatballs
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve the meatballs with the remaining marinara sauce and garnish with extra fresh basil if desired.
