Description
A delicious and hearty Meatballs Parmesan Casserole that combines savory meatballs with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- In a skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides over medium heat.
- In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Place the browned meatballs on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Serve with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Meatballs, Casserole, Parmesan, Family Meal, Italian