Description
Indulge in this comforting meatball skillet recipe that features tender meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with friends, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines simplicity and flavor. With minimal prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet and stir to combine with drippings. Return meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the meatballs. Cover and simmer on low heat until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 250g
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg