Ingredients
- Bag of frozen meatballs
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs divided
- ½ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place onion, marinara sauce + 1/2 jar of water in the bottom of a baking dish
- Add frozen meatballs, stir gently to combine
- Bake for 20-45 minutes until the meatballs are hot
- Combine ½ cup breadcrumbs,¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl; mix with fork and set aside.
- Remove meatball from the oven
- Turn on your oven to the broil setting.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the meatballs followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Transfer to the oven and broil uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Swap Suggestions
- Protein: Swap chicken meatballs for ground turkey, pork, or beef.
- Vegetarian: I recommend using the IMPOSSIBLE Meatballs or plant based ground protein substitute.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten free breadcrumbs.
- Other: The fresh basil can be swapped for chopped Italian parsley.
