Meatball Parmigiana

Name: Meatball Parmigiana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen meatballs
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 large eggs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; Minced fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen meatballs

Test Kitchen Approved

Meatball Parmigiana is an effortless meal full of sauce, cheese and comfort.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 large eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, crumble beef. Add eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 20 minutes.
Transfer meatballs to a 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with marinara sauce; top with shredded mozzarella. Bake until bubbly, 15-20 minutes longer.
If desired, turn oven setting to broiler. Cook, 2-3 minutes or until cheese is browned.
Garnish with minced fresh parsley and grated Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 meatballs: 268 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

This meatball Parmigiana dish is just like chicken Parm, but with homemade meatballs. Serve with garlic bread or breadsticks to scoop up the saucy leftover marinara. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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