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.
Servings: 6
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 28 oz frozen meatballs thawed
- 1/3 cup minced white onion
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup chiffonade basil leaves divided
- pinch garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add the meatballs to a large skillet, cooking and stirring just until lightly browned on the outside. Transfer them to a waiting plate.
- Add the onion and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, just until softened- about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the marinara sauce, basil, and garlic to the skillet, stirring until everything's evenly combined.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, and reduce heat to low and let it cook, stirring often, just until slightly thickened.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce just until heated through.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly out overtop of the skillet, then broil just until the cheese has melted.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg