Meatball parmigiana just got a whole lot easier with my baked meatballs! No frying on the stove, no splatter, no mess! Perfect for a quick meal during the week, too! You can use your favorite jarred sauce for your baked meatball parmigiana or make this fabulous sauce that I used. Click here for the recipe!
You’ll Need:
Pot Holders
9×13 dish
Servingware
Baked Meatball Parmigiana
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal combo) (Or use all ground beef if you prefer )
- 4 cloves garlic-roughly chopped, not minced
- a handful of chopped parsley
- 1 cup bread crumbs (Use gluten free if desired: I sometimes use Schar gluten free brand)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (not grated) (sometimes I use grated asiago cheese)
- 2 eggs
- salt to taste
- Sauce of your choice (approx two 24-oz jars)
- Mozzarella cheese to top it off with!
Instructions
- Mix all of the above meatball ingredients and form your meatballs-not too large.
- Pour 1-2 Tablespoons oil on a baking stone or pan with sides and bake at 400 for 20 minutes.
- Lower oven to 375.
- Pour some sauce in the bottom of your dish(es).
- I used a ceramic dish pictured above or you could use one 9×13.
- Lay meatballs on top of the sauce. Cover with more sauce and dress the top up with lots of mozzarella! It should be covered with cheese!!!
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 20 mins or until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is browning.
- For the last 4 minutes I raised the oven temp to 400 to help the browning.
Paula Atkinson says
This looks delicious! I love to cook but my biggest problem is go-withs, so what did you serve these meatballs with? Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it! 🙂
danielle says
I made pasta and a salad. 🙂
krista says
Do I bake the meatballs with the oil at 400, then take them out, pour sauce and replace them? Or just Bake pan to get it warm?
danielle says
Bake them at 400. remove to casserole with sauce and cheese at 375
Carla says
That’s exactly what’s going with mine. You could even serve over garlic toast! It’s in the oven right now!
Paola says
That’s what I did, bake pan and oil only, than added the sauce and meatballs and followed the recipe. I hope it turns ok, fin tou follow the directions that’s exactly what it says to do. Maybe edit the instructions to “arrange meatballs over oil, and bake for whatever many minutes, remove… etc etc.
Janet says
Some spiralized zucchini noodles in place of pasta would also make it low carb.
heather says
you would need to replace the bread crumbs in the meatballs for it to be low carb You could use ground almonds to replace the bread crumbs
Barbara says
That sounds good and Id add Italian bread and butter or garlic bread.
Ursula Williams says
Put on a hoagie.
Sherri Hunt says
I love this idea!!!!
Tim Doll says
Hoagie sounds good,, or how about a loaf of garlic bread, hollowed out and make meatball garlic loaf,, cut off a generous portion and a side salad…. Yummy.
Maggie says
I THINK A NICE SALAD AND SOME GARLIC BREAD WOULD MAKE THIS A GREAT ADDITION! 🙂
melvin says
Thts wat i am making mine wit
Txsdar says
I would serve Italian veggies, sauted. Such as zucchini, green beans, red peppers and onion. Brown in OO and add some fresh oregano and parsley. Small salad also and hot bread.
Edna Smith says
A nice salad would go very well with it.
debbie says
i’d make mine with marinated plum tomatoes, and 3 cheese garlic bread, or even just some french bread with butter….
Sandi says
I made it with whole green beans, garlic roasted mushrooms, salad, and bubbly cheesy garlic bread. YUM!!!
April says
One of my favorite Italian sides is Pasta with Mushrooms and it is so easy. I boil my pasta (I like the wheels for this), and drain it, place back into pot. While pasta is cooking, I saute the small package of fresh sliced mushrooms in a stick of butter. Pour over cooked pasta, add grated parmesan cheese to your liking (not too much)…and some fresh or dried parsley (1 – 2 Tablespoons). Toss till all of the pasta is covered in the buttery, cheesy goodness Voila! This dish, a salad, and some garlic bread would go great with these meatballs. Heaven….
Charlene says
Drueling!….omg! Stop!
I am SO making your dish!!!
Wow! Thank you!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
hahahaa yay!
Margie says
I am going to be making this! Sounds sooo good!
CSchmidt says
An Italian Salad would be great.Cheesy bread.
Sarah Bissell says
Any idea how many carbs there are in this recipe and how much is a serving size
danielle says
no idea-sorry
Sharon Brown says
1 cup of bread crumbs usually has about 20-25 grams of carbs (if the recipes makes 12 meatballs, it would be about 2 grams each). Some sauces are higher in carbs than others, so it would depend on what sauce you use. If you use a sauce lower in sugar, this would be a great low carb meal served with spaghetti squash.
devetta says
This sound Good but if you think about it it’s just a New twist on meatloaf 🙂
danielle says
LOL, this is a pretty far twist from meatloaf hahhaha
Lilla says
I just made it and it’s delicious! I will have to agree that it is most def a twist on meatloaf.
Carla says
I think it depends on your meat loaf. Not like mine…. But it’s in the oven. Going to serve with Garlic toast. Maybe even over the toast! It smells awesome!
judy says
Leave out the breadcrumbs for lower carb version. They hold together nicely from the Parmesan cheese. These are one of my favorite things to make for low carbon diet!
Linda says
Great to know,Judy!!!That’s what I was wondering about.Maybe could use pork rinds chopped like breadcrumbs in the processor!
Jane Lewis says
You could always add a teaspoon of coconut flour instead of bread crumbs. I will definitely be making this!! Yummm yummm!
Wendy Dement Smith says
Almond meal/ Flour will work great as well instead of bread crumbs
Cindy says
I am wondering if you could substitute plain oatmeal for the bread crumbs
danielle says
Hmm, worth a try!
Stacey says
Whenever I make meatballs/meatloaf/hamburger patties I always use quick cooking oatmeal. Works great to hold together and is healthier than bread crumbs.
Karen says
I often, out of need, use uncooked oatmeal in place of breadcrumbs…can
t tell a difference in the taste and better for you
megan says
the carbs would mostly be in the bread crumbs and the tomato sauce. If you’re worried, you could go easy on the sauce and switch out bread crumbs for a bit of coconut flour or something.
Bren says
I use ground flax seed in place of bread crumbs.
S ramos says
Zero! Totally healthy! lol…ENJOY!!
S ramos says
That was meant to say, ZERO calories, ZERO fat grams, and ZERO carbs!! LOL..ENJOY!!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
of course lol!!
Lynda says
This also would make great meatball sandwiches.
danielle says
oh yeaaaaa now you’re thinking!!!
bethany says
Exactly what I was thinking!
Johnathan says
I’m gonna make this for my woman on her birthday. Any suggestions
Lynn says
Sounds good, add her favorite pasta with a salad and garlic bread and for dessert fresh strawberries and cream!!!
VICKIE says
I think some asparagus — either steamed or grilled — along with a crusty French bread would make this a fabulous meal. (Especially if you’re cooking it for your woman! 😉
CSchmidt says
Wine, candlelight and an all naturelle you. LOL Spice it up, been married 27 year, it works.
Daisy says
Yum!! Looks really good. Going to me this for my church ! =)
Thanks for the recipe!
Kay says
OMG this looks so good, I am going to make this for my troop.
danielle says
yay!!!
Belinda says
I saw this recipe filed under “Gluten Free”, how can it be gluten free when bread crumbs are used in the recipe?
danielle says
It is specifically written that I used Schar brand breadcrumbs which are gluten free.
Belinda says
OK, thanks. I am new to gluten free cooking and was unaware of Schar being a brand name for a gluten free bread crumb. Thanks again for the prompt reply. These look really yummy!
danielle says
Yes, Schar is a fabulous gluten free brand-definintely check them out!!!!! Great pizza crust too!!!
Vicki says
You can make this low carb (Wheat Belly/Atkins) by using crushed Pork Rinds instead of bread crumbs. I’ve done it when I was on Atkins, and still do it now that I’m on Wheat Belly. Can’t tell the difference and all you do is open the bag (so it won’t explode) and using a rolling pin or a bottle/glass roll over the bag of Pork Rinds until they are crushed and measure out what you need. I usually use the regular ones, but you can also use the barbeque or the hot ones for extra flavor.
courtney says
MMMMMMM YUM!!!! cheesy garlic bread would be good with it. Do you have to use bread crumbs?
danielle says
I have never tried it without.
Phyllis says
…no, you do not have to use bread crumbs. I’ve made this dish several times and I do not use bread crumbs, that is optional.
Phyllis says
Now, if you like to use a little wheat flour or reg and few drops of skim milk. that ok too. Your meatballs will bind together just fine it’s the eggs that’s gone to help keep them moist and delicious.
Meredith Eaton says
Receipe looks wonderful, making it tonight for my fiance.
Lois says says
Steamed Broccoli , Broccoli Salad, Steamed Cabbage or Baby Green Lima beans are all good side dishes.
Danica says
Yes u need bread crumbs to bind all the ingredients. I’m gonna make this w/ground turkey….probably won’t have to cook it as long, though. ….yes, this sounds awesome & looks sooo yummy! For a healthy meal….make it w/turkey & eat w/brown rice, wheat pasta or spaghetti squash &/or with salad. I will make this really soon!
Susan Parker says
Is the total cooking time 60 minutes
danielle says
The meatballs bake on their own for 20. Then in casserole dish for a total of 40.
Dorothy Miller says
Is it one and a half pound of each types of meat? If not two 24oz. jars of sauce seems like too much. Someone let me know, I really want to make this dish. Can pre-cooked one and a half inch meatballs be used?
danielle says
The 1 1/2 pounds is the total. Use as much or as little sauce as you like!
Renee Kossman says
You do not have to use bread crumbs to bind. You can just use additional parmasean cheese. I never make my meatballs with bread crumbs or any filler other than parm cheese.
You can make this and use tofu noodles on the side for a wonderful low carb dinner.
Toni says
I’m going to make a meatball lasagna. I love this recipe!!!
danielle says
yum!!!
Mary Ann Posey says
I used ALOT of ink to print this. The pictures are NOT needed. Just the recipe.
danielle says
Once you click print friendly there is an option at the top to omit photos!!!
JC says
absolutely delicious
teresa bingham says
can you use the frozen cooked Italian meatballs that you find in the frozen food section of your local grocery store?
mike says
WHAT? NO! defeats the purpose of a recipe to “Buy” the thing that the recipe is helping you make. Do yourself a favor and skip the store-bought. Try the recipe (not a difficult one, by any means)… you will not be disappointed.
Eva says
I make a similar recipe and put slices of garlic bread, upright, along the sides of the casserole dish.
danielle says
ooh yummy!
Berdie says
Sounds and looks delicious. I plan to try it soon.
danielle says
awesome -hope u love it!
Angela says
Looks delicious!!!!! Excited to try this today! Found this recipe at a great time cuz my husband just stocked up on meats from our local butcher. Thank you for sharing!
danielle says
perfect timing!
Rebecca Bates says
How about putting a layer of cooked pasta beneath the meatballs while cooking?
danielle says
love it!
Tangi says
When you say to Pour 1-2 Tablespoons oil on a baking stone or pan with sides and bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Lower oven to 375. Are you saying to heat the dish first before putting the meatballs in because in the next steps it states to put meatballs on top of the sauce? Sorry, I am a very precise person so I think to hard in to things.
danielle says
YOu bake the meatballs first at 400 for 20 mins in oil. Then you bake them in the sauce at 375 in a casserole.
Audi says
Saw this and had to go get the ingredients immediately! Won them over again! Thanks for the recipe!
lori rosner says
i made this just the other day…i served a ceasar salad with it and sliced italian bread. it was amazing !!! thanks for the recipe !!!
danielle says
You are very welcome-so glad you liked it!
Belvie says
I prepared this for, Sundays super it is very delicious. FYI– it requires a lot of cheese and you should use a really good sauce. The cost to make it, was about 20 bucks and it can feed up to 5 Adults. I served it with garlic toast and steamed broccoli.
Teresa says
Don’t care much for garlic, is there anything else that you would recommend to help season the meatballs?
Tonica Brimage says
I tried this for a big Sunday dinner served with pasta. It was a huge hit with my boyfriend! Like it says: be mindful to not make the meatballs too big!
Linda E says
About how many meatballs does this recipe yield?
danielle says
I made 24.
KIM says
Does anyone have a crock pot version of this? I currently do not have a working oven so my crock pot has become my best friend.
Mary Snyder says
Just wondering if anyone has tried this with Italian Sausage???
Mélissa says
I was wondering if there is a way to freeze the meat mix before cooking it. Since there are eggs in the mix, I’m not quite sure if it’s ok I want to make this for supper this week but I’m trying to gain a little time by prepping in advance… any ideas? Thanks a lot!
Cindi says
I would cook the meatballs (without sauce) before freezing them. Put them in a Ziploc bag. Then defrost them and continue on with the rest of the recipe.
Jeannie says
My mom used to make meatloafs all the time and put them in the freezer without cooking first. Made it really nice to have it made ahead to just pull out, thaw, and bake.
Wendy says
With a side of homemade potato salad,
Diane says
I’m going to make this tonight, I’ll leave out the breadcrumbs and 1 egg but grate some onion into the meat mix, the juice from the grating helps bind it all together and the onion adds even more flavour! :p
Jessica says
I am making this tonight for the first time. Sounds super yummy. I decided to serve it on top of mashed potatoes, with homemade garlic bread and green beans on the side.
Geney H says
Sounds and looks soooo good. Ok can I just use 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef instead of the other meat?
danielle says
sure!
melinda says
I made these tonight for dinner and my husband is in love with me all over again lol these were so good
danielle says
AWWWWWW LOVE THAT!!!!!!!
Bobby G. says
Looks good, going to try it next
Dani says
How many does this serve? I’m looking for something easy for 6 people
BN says
It makes 18 good sized meatballs. Add a salad & some bread & this will definitely serve 6! 🙂
Amber says
Can you taste the herbs or just meat I am looking for a meatball that has bursts of flavor! Thanks!
danielle says
sooo tasty!
Carrie says
Awesome and Easy Recipe! I toasted sub buns and served these on those – HUGE hit! Thanks for posting this delicious recipe.
Debbie says
Love that PRINT button!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
OOOhhhh so glad!!!
jenn says
Trying this tonight!!! So exited to find a great new recipe that’s easy for after work.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
How was it?
Sarah says
I am taking a meal to a family with a new baby and they requested meatballs. I would love to give this a try but am wondering if it could be turned into a one dish meal? Can noodles or something be baked with it? Thank you!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I would cook pasta separately and combine for delivery.
Rosa campos says
I did it last week it all went well until the last 20 minutes my cheese burned what did I do rong
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
hmm burned????
Clifford Cole says
Sorry no website. Just wanted to say they look amazing, and very tasty. I plan on trying this recipe out sometime in May or June. My mom has her own recipe for meatballs, but I will add the Asiago Cheese to them. Looking forward to tasting them for myself.
Diana says
You don’t to use bread crumbs & use oatmeal how much oatmeal would you use ? Instead of using fresh garlic could you use powdered garlic if so how much powdered garlic would you use
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I have never tried oatmeal in this but do have a great meatloaf with oatmeal if u need one!!!
Cat says
Ever tried this with Alfredo sauce? Sounds so yummy!
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
No, but sounds yummy!
Leslie says
Look so good
Sharlene says
Excellent recipe. But it should also worn people NOT to use a glass pan. Ours exploded into many pieces. I know the recipe says other options for cookware but a warning should have also been added about this possibility.
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
I have baked in glass pyrex before with no problems. Why would yours have broken? Unless you used a broiler maybe?
Milk says
Loved this recipe, I added strips of ham draped over each meatball before topping with the extra sauce, really really yummy. Thank you so much for sharing it
Cathy says
I just made these today. And OMG!!!! They are the best meatballs I have ever had. Hate to say it but they are better then my moms. Thank you so much for the best meatball recipe ever!!! :):):):)
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
What a compliment! Thank you!!!
Kim says
Made these last night!! So delish!!! Definitely will make this again! Can’t wait for the leftovers tonight. ????
Barb says
Best meatballs I’ve ever made. Made these for a group of firemen and they loved them! Making again tonite for us.