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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until everything is well combined.
- 3
Shape the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Cook the Meatballs
Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- 5
Heat the Marinara Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- 6
Serve
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and add them to the heated marinara sauce. Let them simmer together for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your meatballs over pasta or in a sub sandwich!