Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Spinach Garlic Meatballs Mozzarella. Tender meatballs are packed with fresh spinach and garlic, smothered in rich tomato sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this dish is as heartwarming as it is delicious. Get ready to impress your guests and elevate your weeknight meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups your favorite tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté chopped spinach in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until wilted; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form golf ball-sized meatballs with wet hands and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tomato sauce, add meatballs, cover with remaining sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg