20-Minute Meatballs & Marinara
Frozen meatballs simmered in marinara sauce with melted parmesan — dinner in 20 minutes. Serve over spaghetti or with garlic bread for a weeknight win.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb frozen meatballs
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Pour marinara into a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add frozen meatballs directly to the sauce, stirring gently to coat.
- 3
Simmer for 12–15 minutes until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Sprinkle parmesan over the top and stir until melted, about 1 minute.
- 5
Serve hot over cooked spaghetti or with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
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