EASY BAKED MEATBALLS

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Yield: 36 Servings

These Easy Baked Meatballs are smothered in a delicious and rich sauce! In just 30 minutes, lunch or dinner will be awesome! Try this recipe

INGREDIENTS :

For the Easy Baked Meatballs:

• 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c lukewarm water
• 1 tsp salt (less if you prefer, but meat loves salt)
• 3/4 c breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 large Egg

For the Easy Marinara Sauce:

• 1 (28 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS :

1. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 216 degrees C or 425 degrees F.
2. Line the inside of a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Add garlic powder, ground meat, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, cheese, onion powder, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper into a large mixing bowl. Whisk everything until well incorporated.
4. Gradually add water, then use your clean hands to mix everything until well incorporated. Form small meatballs out of the mixture. Place them onto the lined baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer.
5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes or until done. Remove from the oven.
6. Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-low. Add oil and allow it to become hot.
7. Add the garlic into the pan, then sauté for about a minute or just until aromatic.
8. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, sugar, and seasoning. Sauté for a few minutes. Simmer for 10 minutes while stirring.
9. Add the meatballs into the sauce, then toss until fully coated.
10. Serve and enjoy