Meat Balls with Marinara Sauce.

Nothing better than home made meat balls with marinara sauce and a good pasta.

meat balls marinara sauce

meat balls in marinara sauce

meat balls marinara sauce

This is my go-to weekend prep meal or when I have a big group over for lunch or dinner! 😋 It’s SO easy to make and hands down the EASIEST meatball recipe you’ll ever find (and need 😛). Ready in just 30 minutes! 🙌 I love to make it in my cast iron pot (that I use literally for all my meals and baking breads!)

Ingredients (for 24 meatballs) = meal prep version, you'll have some leftover for the week that you can reheat or throw in the freezer! Yeah!

• 2 large eggs

• 5 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

• 5 tbsp finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

• 3 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp salt

• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 3/4 cup water

• 3 lbs organic ground beef (15-20% fat)

• 6 tbsp almond flour

• 3 jars of your favorite marinara sauce (Lucini is recommended for its organic ingredients and EVOO) I used another brand before, until I found out it is not organic and they aren't even using extra vergine olive oil, plus it was a lot more expensive!)

• Spaghetti or pasta of your choice

• Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes (for topping)

• Extra fresh herbs (for garnish)

Instructions (check out the reel on my insta!):

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients: eggs, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, water, ground beef, and almond flour. Mix everything together using your hands until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.

3. Form the meatballs: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or ungreased.

4. Bake the meatballs: Put the meatballs in the preheated oven and bake for about 5-6 minutes. After that, turn them over and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are almost cooked through and lightly browned. Don't over cook them!

5. Once done, remove from the oven and immediately transfer the meatballs to a large pot of warm marinara sauce. Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the flavors and finish cooking.

6. Cook the pasta: Prepare your pasta according to package directions while the meatballs are simmering in the sauce.

7. Serve: Plate the meatballs with pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes, and garnish with extra fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.

8. Enjoy! Bon Appétit!