Meatball Parmesan Bake
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
645 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Others
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Cuisine
Italian
Meatball Parmesan Bake
Description
Meatball Parmesan Bake starts by preparing a mixture of three ground meats—pork, beef, and veal—combined with minced garlic, Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs soaked in milk, Asiago and Parmesan cheeses, fresh chopped parsley, eggs, salt, and pepper. After shaping into ping pong ball-sized meatballs, they are baked until cooked through at a high temperature. The meatballs are then arranged in a skillet coated with marinara sauce, topped with additional sauce, and generously covered with shredded Italian blend cheese before returning to the oven to melt and meld the flavors together. The topping is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs for garnish.
The result is a hearty casserole with tender, flavorful meatballs in a rich, tomato-based sauce covered by a golden, melted cheese crust. This dish can be served as a comforting main course with a side of pasta, crusty bread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
If you need to omit veal, it can be substituted by additional ground pork or beef without affecting the overall composition. Using a foil-lined skillet facilitates cleanup, and cooking the meatballs separately before assembling the casserole ensures even cooking and a nice crust on the meatballs.
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb veal ground
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- parsley chopped, fresh, handful
- 2 egg
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
CASSEROLE
- 1-2 marinara sauce of your choice, jars
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups italian blend cheese or shredded mozzarella, shredded
- olive oil drizzle of
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- basil minced (for garnish, fresh
- parsley minced (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line an oven safe skillet with foil and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Set aside.
- Mix ground meats, garlic, breadcrumb mixture, Asiago and Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper, by hand until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Use a small cookie scoop and form ping pong ball sized meatballs.
- Spray prepared foil-lined skillet with cooking spray and place formed meatballs on the foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
MAKE THE CASSEROLE
- Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Place meatballs on a plate and remove foil from skillet.
- Pour about 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the skillet and spread to cover.
- Place meatballs in skillet in a single layer.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top of the meatballs, then sprinkle shredded Italian cheeses over the top, so all the meatballs are covered in cheese.
- Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the top of the cheese, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Cover skillet with another piece of foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake, uncovered, for another 20 minutes.
- If desired, broil the dish for a minute or two after baking.
- Garnish with fresh basil and parsley if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use ground veal, substitute it with an equal amount of ground pork or beef.
- Line the skillet with foil before baking to make cleanup easier.
- Bake meatballs first on their own to ensure even cooking and firm texture before assembling the casserole.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 229mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 964mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 436mg | 44% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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