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Marinara Meatballs Recipe
This recipe for meatballs in marinara sauce uses premade meatballs, marinara, and cheese to make a low-prep dish. Be sure to keep this in your pocket for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 26 oz meatballs
- 16 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
408mg
(17%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
426IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% 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.