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baked meatballs

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:8

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½pounds90%-lean ground beef½cupItalian-seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs½cupfinely chopped shallots, divided⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish1large egg¼cupunsalted beef broth1teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoning¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil½teaspooncrushed red pepper2cupslower-sodium marinara sauce½teaspoonfresh oregano leaves¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

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Ingredients

1 ½pounds90%-lean ground beef

½cupItalian-seasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs

½cupfinely chopped shallots, divided

⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

1large egg

¼cupunsalted beef broth

1teaspoonsalt-free Italian seasoning

¼teaspoonsalt

¼teaspoonground pepper

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

½teaspooncrushed red pepper

2cupslower-sodium marinara sauce

½teaspoonfresh oregano leaves

¼cupchopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.Place ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup shallots, Parmesan, egg, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork or your hands until well combined, but do not overmix. Shape the mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatballs registers 160°F, about 15 minutes.Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in marinara, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 8 to 10 minutes.Serve the meatballs with the sauce; garnish with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired.To make aheadPrepare meatballs through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.Place ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup shallots, Parmesan, egg, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork or your hands until well combined, but do not overmix. Shape the mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatballs registers 160°F, about 15 minutes.Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in marinara, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 8 to 10 minutes.Serve the meatballs with the sauce; garnish with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired.To make aheadPrepare meatballs through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

Place ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup shallots, Parmesan, egg, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork or your hands until well combined, but do not overmix. Shape the mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatballs registers 160°F, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in marinara, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve the meatballs with the sauce; garnish with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired.

To make ahead

Prepare meatballs through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)262Calories14gFat12gCarbs21gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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