Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Pour about 1/2 cup marinara sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, garlic, onion, black pepper and parsley in a bowl. Stir just until combined, do not over mix. Add a Tablespoon or two of water as needed to keep a wet mixture.

Step 4

Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat. Then form into 2"  balls and place in the baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the meatballs. Sprinkle with cheese.

Step 6

Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove foil and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. Serve meatballs on their own or over spaghetti noodles. Top with fresh parsley.