Italian meatballs in tomato sauce

Italian Meatballs

Herb-and-parmesan beef meatballs baked, then simmered in tomato sauce.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lb ground beef (about 450 g)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup grated parmesan
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Form into meatballs and bake 15 minutes.
Transfer to a skillet with the marinara and simmer 15 minutes.
Serve with pasta or in a sub.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 2g

Tips

Bake first to hold shape in sauce.
Toast the breadcrumbs for flavor.

Variations

Add red pepper flakes.
Use a beef-pork mix.

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