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Meatball recipe

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This ingredient shopping module is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. Coat 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Toss with cooked spaghetti to coat, then fold in Parmesan and mozzarella.

Place 1 heaping tablespoon pasta mixture in each cup of muffin pan. Press pasta down in center and up sides to create nest. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Heat meatballs per package directions, then toss in marinara sauce. Top each nest with 1 meatball and sprinkle with grated Parmesan, if desired. 3 g protein, 195 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 0 g fiber.

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It’s a staple and is so simple to whip up. In just 30 minutes or so, you’ll have a delicious, homemade dinner in no time! You’ll also love my homemade bolognese, crockpot lasagna and creamy alfredo. They’re perfect for appetizers, subs or on top of spaghetti! Family Favorite Dinner These baked meatballs are always on our monthly rotation.

And because these are so easy to make and super flavorful, I have no problem with that! If there’s leftovers, we usually make meatball sliders. Once they cook in the oven, all you have to do is simmer them for a couple of minutes with marinara sauce while you cook the pasta. Ingredients To make these Italian meatballs, you’ll need the simple ingredients below. The parsley is optional, however I highly recommend adding it in if you’re making them with spaghetti.

It adds tons of extra flavor. If you’re serving these with a sweet and sour sauce or making my crockpot meatballs, I recommend leaving it out. Scroll down for the printable recipe. Combine: Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. If needed, add a Tablespoon of milk to keep mixture wet. Then place meatballs on baking sheet. Bake: Place onto prepared baking sheet and bake meatballs uncovered for 17-20 minutes, or until middle is no longer pink.

Simmer: If desired, simmer with marinara sauce for 10 minutes and serve over cooked pasta. Over-mixing can make the meat tough. This will ensure they all cook the same. If your mixture is too dry when combining, add a Tablespoon of milk to keep it wet. Make sure to flip the meatballs halfway through so that the bottoms don’t burn!

If you don’t have fresh garlic or onion on hand, sub with garlic and onion powder. Yes, you can definitely freeze the leftovers, or make a double batch for later. All you need to do is allow them to cool. Then transfer the meatballs to a clean baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Once they harden in the freezer, transfer to a ziptop bag or freezer container. Label and place them back in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the in the refrigerator overnight.