Meatball Marinara Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well using your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the marinara sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs with the sauce.