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meatball dinner ideas

Meatball Dinner Ideas: 5 Comforting Recipes You’ll Love


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A collection of delicious meatball dinner ideas.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • Spaghetti for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form mixture into meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Heat marinara sauce in a pan.
  7. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve over spaghetti.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Substitute marinara with BBQ sauce for a different flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the sauce for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: meatball dinner ideas, spaghetti and meatballs, easy dinner recipes