Description
A comforting plate of savory meatballs served over creamy polenta, perfect for warm family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly whisk in polenta and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in shredded mozzarella until melted and creamy.
- Heat marinara sauce in a separate pot until warm.
- Serve meatballs over creamy polenta, topped with marinara sauce.
Notes
For best results, let the meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking for optimal juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg