Description
Juicy meatballs made with garlic, fresh spinach, and a melty mozzarella center, baked in marinara sauce for a perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground beef or turkey
1 cup Fresh spinach, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
1 large Egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, combine meat, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning.
3. Flatten a portion, place a mozzarella cube inside, and roll into a sealed meatball.
4. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
5. Brown the meatballs in a skillet for 6–8 minutes.
6. Pour marinara into a baking dish and add the meatballs.
7. Cover and bake for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best texture.
Do not overmix the meat.
Seal the cheese inside well to avoid leaks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 27g