Meatball Parmesan Bake
This easy one pan Meatball Parmesan Bake features tender homemade meatballs baked in tomato sauce and topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s cozy, family-friendly, and made in just one pan for minimal cleanup — the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
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Servings: 10 meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/2 c. Whole milk
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 24oz jar of tomato sauce pick your favorite!
- 10 slices of Mozzarella cheese
- Extra parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread and milk. Let sit 2–3 minutes to soften.
- Add beef, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide into 10 meatballs.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add meatballs in batches, browning 2–3 minutes per side.
- Pour tomato sauce over meatballs. Top each with a slice of mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for golden, bubbly cheese.
- Cool slightly, then serve with pasta, crusty bread, or a side salad.