Garlic Parmesan Meatballs: Juicy and Flavorful Weeknight Delight
By Isabella Quinn
Servings
4
Garlic Parmesan Meatballs are made with ground beef or turkey and Parmesan cheese. These meatballs are quick and easy meals and snacks for weeknights. Baking meatballs in marinara sauce adds flavor. Browning meatballs gives them a brown exterior while keeping the interior moist. Serve Garlic Parmesan Meatballs over spaghetti or in a submarine sandwich. These meatballs also make a good party appetizer.
Ingredients
- •1 pound ground beef or turkey
- •1 2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- •1 4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated recommended)
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- •1 large egg
- •Salt (to taste)
- •freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- •2 tablespoons olive oil (for searing)
- •1 cup marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or use a shallow ovenproof skillet.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands or a fork until just combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add meatballs in a single layer.
- 5
Sear until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes total.
- 6
Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking dish or leave them in the ovenproof skillet.
- 7
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- 8
Bake in the 400°F oven for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- 9
Let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
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