Baked Meatballs and Pasta
Ground beef mixed with herbs and spices makes this delicious Baked Meatballs and Pasta a standout dish. Simmered in homemade marinara, these cheesy meatballs are irresistible!
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 egg beaten
SAUCE
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 sweet onion peeled and quartered
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. butter
TOPPING
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
Instructions
MEATBALLS
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Scoop with a 1 inch melon scooper, then roll loosely with hands.
- Place on a sheet pan and store in the fridge while making the sauce.
SAUCE
- Add tomatoes to a large pot. Peel and quarter the onion and add to pot.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, salt and butter.
- Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often.
ASSEMBLY
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Put meatballs in an oven safe dish or cast iron skillet.
- Pour sauce over meatballs.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and feta cheese. Garnish with parsley.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until meatballs are done and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve meatballs over pasta and garnish with extra feta and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use ground beef that is 85 percent lean for best results.
- Seasoned bread crumbs have parmesan in them. If you substitute plain bread crumbs, add grated parmesan to the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 449mg | Iron: 5mg