Meatball Parmesan Skillet

A meatball parmesan skillet is an easy answer to dinner on a busy weeknight. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a bubbly, cheesy skillet perfect for serving on your favorite pasta or on crusty pieces of bread.

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When life gets busy, I do everything in my power to make dinner easier.

Shortcuts, frozen food ingredients.

You name it, I do it.

And I do it without sacrificing delicious results.

For example, this meatball parmesan skillet is so easy thanks to frozen meatballs and premade marinara sauce.

But it’s dressed up with some extra seasoning and tons of cheese so the result is mouthwatering and tastes totally homemade.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

• Meatballs– Use your favorite frozen meatballs. You could use Homemade Meatballs if you prefer, especially if you have some ready to go.
• Onion– Minced white onion
• Marinara sauce– Your favorite brand or Homemade Marinara Sauce
• Seasonings– Red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and fresh basil cut into ribbons
• Cheese– Shredded mozzarella. You can mix some parmesan or even provolone into this too if you’d like.

How to Make

This meatball parmesan skillet is so easy to make!

To do it, add the meatballs to a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat.

Cook them, stirring occasionally until they lightly brown on the outside.

Once they are brown, transfer them to a plate.

Then add the onion and red pepper flakes to the skillet you used to cook the meatballs.

Cook the onion, stirring often, until it softens.

Then add the marinara sauce, basil leaves, and garlic powder to the skillet with the onions.

Bring it to a simmer.

Once the sauce simmers, turn the heat down to low and let it keep cooking just until it thickens and reduces slightly.

At this point, add the meatballs back to the skillet and cook them just until they are warmed through.

Top them with cheese and pop them under the broiler until the cheese melts.

Serve and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

A meatball parmesan skillet pairs well with:

• crusty pieces of garlic bread or Texas toast
• your favorite pasta
• Creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure to use an oven safe skillet. I prefer a cast iron skillet, so you don’t have to switch dishes in between the stove top and broiling.
• You could up the veggie factor by adding diced red or green bell peppers to the sauce as well.
• Watch the skillet carefully while it broils. The cheese can go from perfectly melted and golden brown on top to burnt in seconds.

Other Recipes with Meatballs

A meatball parmesan skillet is one of my go to meals on busy weeknights.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other recipes with meatballs?

Try these:

• Alfredo Meatballs Subs With Pesto
• Cheesy Meatball & Shells Casserole
• Crockpot Asian Meatballs
• Slow Cooker Spaghetti & Meatball Soup
• Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs

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