Cheesy Spinach Meatball Melt
Tender meatballs infused with gooey melted cheese and a hidden dose of nutritious spinach, nestled in a mouthwatering marinara sauce. The ultimate comfort food for cheese lovers with a healthy twist.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3.
Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a meatball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- 4.
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- 5.
In a separate saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warm. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6.
Serve the Cheesy Spinach Meatballs with marinara sauce over cooked pasta or as a sandwich on crusty bread. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
