Marinara Meatballs Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Marinara Meatballs Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with pre-cooked meatballs placed in a baking dish, covered by marinara sauce to keep them moist and flavorful during baking. Mozzarella cheese is sprinkled over the top and melts as the dish bakes, forming a gooey, golden topping. Fresh basil adds herbal brightness but is optional.
The dish is baked covered at 350°F to heat through and blend flavors, then uncovered briefly for the cheese to brown lightly. The resulting casserole has saucy, cheesy meatballs with a soft texture inside and a melted cheese top.
This preparation works well as a main dish served alongside salad, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. The combination is a comforting and familiar Italian-American style meal.
Ingredients
- 26 oz meatballs
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup basil fresh
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for the recipe. Fresh basil is optional, but a refreshing addition.
- Place the meatballs in the bottom of a baking pan. Cover them with marinara sauce.
- Top off the mixture with mozzarella cheese. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove lid/foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite salad, pasta, or bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 426IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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