Description
Spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with mozzarella are flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Form small meatballs, placing a piece of mozzarella in the center.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or bread.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with mozzarella