Simple Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 25 meatballs

Simple Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Recipe

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

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Blend ketchup and milk together in a bowl. Mix in beef egg bread crumbs and Greek seasoning to combine.

Step 2

Heat marinara sauce to a simmer in a 2-quart pot over low heat.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Simple Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 366.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.2g 43%

Carbohydrates: 31.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 21%

Sugars: 18.8g

Fat: 16.7g 26%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 86.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 1012.7IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.1mg 109%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 4.9mg 8%

Folate: 39.7mcg 10%

Calcium: 62.6mg 6%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 57.4mg 21%

Potassium: 848.9mg 24%

Sodium: 1018.5mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 150.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.