Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (spaghetti, elbow macaroni, or penne)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Form mixture into meatballs and brown them in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a baking dish, spread some marinara sauce on the bottom and layer uncooked pasta over it.
- Place browned meatballs on top of the pasta and pour remaining marinara sauce over everything.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use other ground meats like turkey or chicken if preferred. Keep plenty of sauce for the pasta and cover with foil for the first half of baking to ensure tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg