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Meatballs in marinara sauce with cheese
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Marinara Meatballs Recipe

This recipe for meatballs in marinara sauce uses premade meatballs, marinara, and cheese to make a low-prep dish. Be sure to keep this in your pocket for busy weeknights!
Course Main Course, Meats
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword meatballs in marinara sauce, meatballs in marinara sauce recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 298kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 26 oz meatballs
  • 16 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for the recipe. Fresh basil is optional, but a refreshing addition.
    Meatballs on the counter
  • Place the meatballs in the bottom of a baking pan. Cover them with marinara sauce.
    Meatballs with Marinara sauce in a cooking pan
  • Top off the mixture with mozzarella cheese. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F.
    meatballs covered with cheese and marinara
  • Remove lid/foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite salad, pasta, or bread.
    Meatballs in marinara sauce with cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg