Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Spinach Garlic Meatballs Mozzarella, where juicy meatballs are enriched with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, bringing warmth and joy to your table. Experience a delightful blend of nutrition and taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 20-24 total).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet and generously top with mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg