Description
These creamy, flavorful Marry Me Meatballs are a true showstopper. Juicy baked meatballs are smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, making them perfect for date night or family dinner. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1. For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2. For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl, combining gently. Shape into 18-20 meatballs.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer gently.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with basil and extra parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the broth.
- Letting the meatballs sit in the sauce for 5+ minutes enhances flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and skip the parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg