Parmesan Meatball Skillet
Meatball lovers - this Parmesan Meatball Skillet is for you! Juicy homemade meatballs are covered in a quick and easy marinara sauce, then smothered in cheese. Flavor overload!
Ingredients
10-Minute Marinara Arrabbiata:
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes fire-roasted
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Italian Herb Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 onion diced, small
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
Parmesan Meatball Skillet:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
Make the marinara:
- Combine all of the marinara ingredients in a medium saucepan and place over medium-high heat and stir until it is completely mixed. Decrease the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Keep on low heat until you are ready to use it.
Make the meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, milk, rosemary, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, garlic and egg. Use your hands to gently mix until blended, but don’t overmix.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion out the meatballs and place them on a baking sheet or a plate. Lightly oil your hands and roll them into balls.
Make the Meatball Skillet:
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or other oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet. Place the meatballs in the skillet. Once the meatballs are browned on one side, turn the meatballs over. Pour the marinara over the meatballs. Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the meatballs and return the skillet to the oven. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the basil and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Recipe very slightly adapted from The Simple Kitchen
- Recipe very slightly adapted from The Simple Kitchen
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 89g | 178% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1783mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.