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Oven Baked Meatballs
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Juicy Oven Baked Meatballs for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Savor the flavor of these Oven Baked Meatballs, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, comfort food, easy weeknight dinners, gluten-free options, meal prep, Oven Baked Meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 150kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • large bowl
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for lighter version
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese can be omitted for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or fresh basil/oregano
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed meal for egg-free version
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning or Herbes de Provence

For Serving

  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 8 oz Pasta or Subs for serving

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned.
  • Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in a bit of olive oil.
  • Serve the meatballs with the marinara sauce over pasta or in a sub.

Notes

Optional: Top with freshly grated Parmesan or chopped basil for added flavor.