Meatball Parmesan Casserole – Easy Recipes With Ground Beef
This comforting Meatball Parmesan Casserole is a family-favorite baked dish made with homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, and melty cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups low-carb marinara sauce
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and parmesan cheese.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them in a greased casserole dish.
- Bake the meatballs for 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.