Marinara Meatballs
These easy Marinara Meatballs are a delicious hot appetizer or meal idea. Meatballs are paired with marinara sauce and cheese for an easy appetizer.
Servings: 12
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 cup marinara sauce - we used Bertolli brand
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese freshly shredded (melts better)
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs according to package directions. (We used Great Value, and preheated the oven to 350 degrees, and baked meatballs for 15 minutes)
- Chop the parsley.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, and switch to broil.
- Spoon a little bit of marinara sauce over the meatballs, then top with cheese.
- Broil for about 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly, watching closely to not burn them.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven, top with parsley, and insert a toothpick into the center of each for easy handling.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using a combination of ground beef and ground pork meatballs.
- Ensure the meatballs are placed in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than prepackaged shredded mozz.
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 0.1mg