Oven-Roasted Hidden Herb Meatballs with Marinara

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Juicy meatballs infused with finely chopped hidden herbs and Parmesan, oven-roasted to perfection and served in a rich, slow-simmered marinara sauce. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs soaked in 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Form mixture into 18 evenly sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each. Place on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Roast meatballs in the oven for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, warm 3 cups marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Step 5: Transfer roasted meatballs into the marinara sauce, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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