Best 7 Meatball Parmesan Recipes

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Introducing the delectable Meatball Parmesan, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. This classic Italian-American dish features tender and juicy meatballs smothered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, topped with a blanket of melted cheese, and baked to perfection. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft, succulent interior of the meatballs, while the tangy sauce and gooey cheese add a burst of umami and richness. Meatball Parmesan is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even as a sandwich. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a comforting meal, this recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions to create the perfect Meatball Parmesan, along with variations and tips to elevate your dish to the next level.

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MEATBALL PARMESAN



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Whether you scoop this onto a toasted semolina hero roll for a sandwich, or serve it straight from the pan with garlic bread on the side, meatball Parmesan makes a filling, savory meal. You can form the meatballs up to a day ahead and keep them in the fridge until you're ready to fry. But they are best fried just before baking. Serve this with some kind of crisp green vegetable on the side.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, meatballs, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 slices white bread (stale is fine)
1/3 cup milk
1 pound ground pork or veal
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/4 cups finely grated Parmesan, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil, for frying
5 cups Simple Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Remove crusts from bread slices and discard. Tear remaining bread into small pieces and place in a small bowl. Pour milk over bread and let stand until liquid is almost absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine pork or veal, beef, soaked bread, onion, 1/4 cup Parmesan, the parsley, the garlic, the salt and the pepper until just combined. Form meat into golf-ball-size rounds. (You should have about 25 meatballs.) Meatballs can be formed up to 24 hours ahead, covered and refrigerated before frying.
  • Fill a large skillet with 1/4-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Transfer fried meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Scatter half the meatballs over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half of the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

MEATBALL PARMESAN CALZONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: pizza dough, marinara sauce, frozen party sized meatballs, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, black pepper, egg, water

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 oz pizza dough
8 tablespoons marinara sauce
16 frozen party sized meatballs, thawed
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut in half
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
fresh basil
black pepper, for topping
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Cut pizza dough into 8 sections on a floured surface.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • With one section, roll out dough until flat and circular.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara on flattened dough. Wrap up two meatballs in a slice of mozzarella and place them in the center of the dough. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Fold one side of dough up and over ingredients, and seal calzone by crimping the edges together.
  • Bake calzones at 400°F/200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Apply egg wash to outside of calzone and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Enjoy!
  • Bake calzones for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Tasty, cheesy ground chicken meatballs are served on toasted slider rolls with Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chicken
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce
12 slider rolls, halved horizontally

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, salt, egg and mozzarella together in a bowl. Mix well and roll into 12 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs.
  • Place meatballs in an oven-proof skillet. Bake until meatballs are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce until warmed through. Toast the rolls.
  • To make a slider, spoon sauce on the bottom of a slider bun. Top with meatball and top of bun. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.5 calories, Carbohydrate 486.6 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1068.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MEATBALL SOUP WITH CABBAGE AND PARMESAN CHEESE



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A hearty meatball soup full of vegetables. I use ground veal when making the meatballs, which is a subtler taste. The Original recipe came from a Cookbook called "The International Soup Cookbook", but I have added additional spices to the meatballs and altered it to our tastes.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion (cut in half, chop one half and slice the other half)
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 lb ground veal or 1 lb beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
fresh ground pepper
flour (for coating)
12 ounces cabbage (thinly sliced)
1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, chopped (I use canned tomatoes, drained)
7 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Prepare onion, finely chop one half and thinly slice the other half and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in frying pan over medium heat and cook chopped onion until softened.
  • Add garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Prepare meatballs: Put bread crumbs in a mixing bowl and add just enough warm water to cover crumbs.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes, drain and squeeze dry.
  • Next add sauteed onion and garlic, ground meat, egg and spices and parmesan cheese.
  • Mix ingredients and roll into small balls about 3/4 diameter.
  • Roll in flour to coat lightly.
  • Heat remaining Olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Cook meatballs until brown.
  • Place on plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
  • In same frying pan, add reserved onion slices and cabbage, cook for 3-4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
  • In a large pot, add add chicken broth,tomatoes, heat over medium heat.
  • Add meatballs, cabbage and onions.
  • Bring to a boil, and reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • May sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on soup when serving.

MAMMA'S MEATBALL PARMESAN SLIDERS



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All-American sliders become "molto Italiano" in this crowd-pleasing recipe that features authentic meatballs, melted mozzarella and fresh leaves of basil.

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 cups marinara sauce
12 mini hamburger buns
12 slices mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, place beef; sprinkle well with salt and pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley; mix lightly until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) balls.
  • In 3- to 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • On each bun bottom, place 1 meatball, 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 basil leaf. Cover with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PARMESAN MEATBALL SOUP



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Thank goodness, Kittencal posted her Parmesan Meatball recipe. It's outstanding!!With her permission,I've adopted her recipe to use in a variety of ways-here's another. Soup with your fav crusty bread for dipping! Can be made in the crock pot for easy prep.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 large egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated) or 1/4 cup romano cheese (grated)
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
black pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans low sodium beef broth
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Meatballs:.
  • Mix all meatball ingredients together.
  • Form into marble-sized meatballs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Soup:.
  • In a extra large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat, heat olive oil.
  • Add onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to HIGH and add diced tomatoes, broth, Parsley, and seasonings; and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to LOW and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove meatballs from refrigerator; gently slip each into soup mixture and simmer over MED-LOW heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Increase temp to MED-HIGH; add rice; cook for about 15 minutes; then add spinach and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Check and adjust seasonings.
  • To serve:.
  • Ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with Parsley sprigs and a sprinkle of shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

MEATBALL PARMESAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Meatball Parmesan Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by finkkenna

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 -25 large meatballs, cooked
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in a greased baking pan. Pour sauce evenly over the top. Bake, covered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and just beginning to brown a bit.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Serve as is, spooned over noodles or warm garlic bread slices, or as a filling in sub rolls.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs. This will help to prevent them from overcrowding and sticking together.
  • Brown the meatballs in a little bit of oil. This will help to give them a nice crust and keep them from drying out.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meatballs and allow them to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Meatball Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Meatball Parmesan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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