Easy Baked Italian Meatballs

I am all about the easy weeknight meals and these baked Italian meatballs are a new obsession of mine! Just grab a jar of your favorite marinara sauce (check the ingredients if Whole30/paleo), make some simple meatballs, toss them together in a casserole pan and voila! No fuss and little mess! My kind of meal!

Should you Brown Meatballs before Cooking

Short answer – you can if you want to! You can either sear them in a cast iron skillet before placing them in the casserole pan or you can just brown them in the oven before you add the sauce. For this recipe, I like to keep it simple and just throw everything in the oven and forget about it!

Are these Baked Italian Meatballs Meal-Prep Friendly?

Yes! These are such a great thing to make on Sunday afternoon! They take such little effort and they are perfect to have in the fridge to reheat for dinners, lunches or even a nice protein-packed snack!

What to serve with Baked Italian Meatballs

Here are a few serving suggestions and/or side dishes to go along with these!

1. Spaghetti Squash (Instant Pot or Oven)
2. Zoodles
3. Gluten-Free Noodles (not Whole30/Paleo)
4. Roasted Broccolini
5. Simple Steamed Green Beans
6. Shaved Brussel Sprouts

Meatballs:

• 1 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Other ingredients:

• 1 jar marinara sauce (approx. 16 oz)

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