Meatballs Marinara

Recipe by Marie Saba

Makes 12 meatballs

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup panko 

• 2 Tablespoons Neutral milk

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (not shredded), plus more for garnish

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 jar (approx. 24 oz.) marinara sauce

• 3-4 basil leaves for garnish, if desired

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together Panko, milk, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add ground beef and mix together with your hands. Using your hands, make about 12 meatballs and place on a baking sheet.

2. Set oven to broil. Placing baking sheet on a rack in the upper-third of the oven, broil meatballs for 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven and flip meatballs, then broil meatballs again for 5 minutes more.

3. Switch oven to bake and preheat to 350 degrees F.

4. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs. Bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.