These juicy baked meatballs are smothered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and absolutely irresistible!
🥩 Ingredients
For the meatballs:
500g ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
1/4 cup milk
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried parsley
For the sauce:
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Topping:
1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Prepare the meatballs In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, milk, and spices. Shape into medium-sized balls.
Cook the meatballs Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
Make the sauce In the same pan, add tomato sauce, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Assemble the dish Place meatballs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
Add cheese & bake Sprinkle generously with cheese and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or bread.
