Easy Baked Meatballs

Easy Baked Meatballs

from bakerbynature.com
30 min
36 servings

If you've been looking for a simple recipe for Easy Baked Meatballs, you'll love this recipe! Made with ground beef, Parmesan cheese, plenty of spices, eggs, breadcrumbs, and water. Once you make meatballs in the oven, you'll never want to make them another way!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt ( (less if you prefer, but meat loves salt))
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional )
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-low heat. Add in the garlic and sauté for one minute, or until the garlic is golden and fragrant. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, and seasoning and stir well to combine. Simmer the sauce for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.