Sheet Pan Meatball Marinara Feed

Name: Sheet Pan Meatball Marinara Feed
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3.2 lb ground beef (80/20); 1.6 cups breadcrumbs; 2 whole eggs; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan; 5 cloves garlic cloves; 6.4 cups marinara sauce; 1.6 lb spaghetti; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 8 rolls sub rolls; 1.6 cups shredded mozzarella

Oven-baked beef meatballs with marinara for ten

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves 8
Difficulty: easy

Beef meatballs mix fast, bake on sheet pans until browned, then simmer in marinara until saucy. Serve over spaghetti or in sub rolls for a big crew feed that scales easy.

Why crews like it: Meatballs feed a crowd without carving or portion guesswork. Sheet pan bake beats standing at a skillet forming batches, and subs plus pasta covers different appetites.

580Cal

42gProtein

52gCarbs

24gFat

Ingredients

3.2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1.6 cups breadcrumbs
2 whole eggs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
5 cloves garlic cloves
6.4 cups marinara sauce
1.6 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup fresh basil
8 rolls sub rolls
1.6 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Mix the meatballs: Combine beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until just mixed. Roll into about 60 golf-ball-size meatballs.
Bake on sheet pans: Arrange meatballs on two parchment-lined sheet pans. Bake at 425°F 18–20 minutes until browned and internal temp reaches 160°F. Target oven/smoker temperature: 425°F.
Simmer in marinara: Transfer meatballs to large pots, cover with marinara, and simmer 15 minutes until sauce coats meatballs and centers reach 165°F. Target oven/smoker temperature: 165°F.
Boil spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente while meatballs simmer. Drain and toss with a ladle of sauce.
Serve the spread: Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti with basil. Toast sub rolls with mozzarella for meatball subs on the same line.

Tonight's spread

Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and extra Parmesan.
Meatball subs with melted mozzarella for handheld eaters.

Hall tips

Bake a test meatball first if you are unsure on seasoning—adjust mix before rolling all 60.
Italian seasoning tablespoon in the mix saves chopping extra herbs.
Meatballs freeze raw on sheet pans—transfer to bags for emergency feeds.

Meal prep

Use a scoop for uniform meatballs—they bake evenly. Bake at high heat for color, then finish in sauce. Spaghetti can boil while meatballs bake.

Leftovers

Meatball parm bake: layer in dish with mozzarella and bake 375°F.
Crush into pizza topping for a quick flatbread night.

Two sheet pans
Parchment paper
Large stock pot
Mixing bowls
Instant-read thermometer