How to Make Simple Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is loved all around the world for its delicious flavors and comforting dishes. One classic Italian dish that never fails to satisfy is simple Italian meatballs in marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or for serving to guests at a dinner party. The tender, juicy meatballs combined with the rich, tangy marinara sauce create a meal that is both hearty and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup dried plain bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • 2 (20 ounce) jars marinara sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch white sugar (Optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 25 meatballs

  • Blend ketchup and milk together in a bowl. Mix in beef, egg, bread crumbs, and Greek seasoning to combine.
  • Heat marinara sauce to a simmer in a 2-quart pot over low heat.
  • Roll beef mixture with your hands to form meatballs. Drop into the simmering sauce. Add sugar and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring gently and regularly, until meatballs are no longer pink and sauce is heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1019mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 849mg