Meatball Parmesan
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Dinner
Meatball Parmesan
Description
This Meatball Parmesan recipe starts with a seasoned mixture of ground pork, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, oregano, and basil, shaped into uniform meatballs. Cooking by air frying at 380°F for about 15 minutes ensures the meatballs cook thoroughly and develop a browned exterior. Afterward, the meatballs are arranged in a skillet with marinara sauce poured below and over them. Topping the meatballs with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese and baking briefly until the cheese melts creates a bubbly, golden finish.
The combination results in tender, flavorful meatballs coated in rich tomato sauce and melted cheese, typifying comfort Italian-American cooking. Oregano and basil add herbal notes complementing the pork's savory richness. The dish pairs well with pasta or crusty bread to absorb the sauce.
The recipe notes include alternatives like using ground beef or mixed meats, and pan frying as a cooking method. Leftovers store for several days refrigerated, while freezing requires initial flash freezing meatballs individually to avoid clumping before transferring to an airtight container. This approach facilitates convenient meal prep and storage.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground pork
- 1 medium onion chopped or shredded with a box grater
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the ground pork, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything together and form into 24 equal size meatballs. Place meatballs in your air fryer basket and air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce onto the bottom of a skillet. Arrange the meatballs in the skillet, they and top each meatball with some of the remaining marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle meatballs with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and is bubbly. Garnish with some extra basil if preferred.
Notes
- Any ground meat can be used; ground beef or combinations with pork work well.
- Pan frying meatballs in oil until golden is an alternative to air frying for cooking.
- Leftovers keep 3-4 days in the fridge when stored airtight.
- Freeze cooked meatballs on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag to keep them separate; store up to 3 months.
- Nutritional information is based on 4 meatballs serving; the recipe makes about 24 meatballs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 733mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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