Description
Spinach Garlic Meatballs Mozzarella are a delightful blend of tender meatballs infused with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, all topped with gooey, melted mozzarella. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With a rich flavor profile and vibrant colors, these meatballs are sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven; pour marinara sauce over each meatball and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Broil for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté minced garlic in olive oil before mixing it into the meatball mixture. - Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra zest.