Meatballs Marinara Recipe
Tender meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, served over a bed of al dente pasta for a classic Italian comfort dish.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In the same skillet, add your favorite marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Gently add the browned meatballs to the sauce.
- 5
Simmer
Cover and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.