Large Family Meatballs and Marinara Recipe
Learn to prepare a classic dish from scratch with this Large Family Meatballs and Marinara Recipe. These meatballs and marinara are made with fresh ingredients to provide a flavorful dining experience for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 pounds ground chuck
- 4 eggs
- 2 onions finely chopped
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 2 24 ounce jars marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese for garnish
- ½ cup freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare three 9x13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and milk. Allow to rest as the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
- To the large bowl, add all of the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the marinara sauce. Using your hands or a high-powered mixer, combine the ingredients until well blended.
- Using a large cookie scoop, divide the meatball mixture into 1 ½ inch to 2 inch meatballs. Place in a single layer in the casserole dishes.
- Pour sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with cheese and parsley prior to serving.