Oven-Baked Beef Meatballs with Creamy One-Pour Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80/20)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into approximately 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
5. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6. Once the meatballs are done, gently place them into the saucepan with the sauce and stir to coat.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan cheese if desired.

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