Baked Cheesy Canned Tuna Meatballs

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Baked Cheesy Canned Tuna Meatballs

Name: Baked Cheesy Canned Tuna Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cans of tuna in olive oil (drained and flaked); 0.25 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 0.25 Cup Italian breadcrumbs; 0.25 Cup fresh parsley, chopped; 0.25 Cup lemon juice; Zest from one lemon; 1 clove of garlic, minced; 1 egg; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbls olive oil; 1 container of marinara sauce (optional)

These meatballs are flavorful, light, and exceptionally satisfying. Having a focus on a healthier diet, baking these meatballs instead of frying lessens the fats ingested.

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Ingredients

number of servings

2 cans of tuna in olive oil (drained and flaked) Added to
¹⁄₄ Cup Parmesan cheese, grated Added to
¹⁄₄ Cup Italian breadcrumbs Added to
¹⁄₄ Cup fresh parsley, chopped Added to
¹⁄₄ Cup lemon juice Added to
Zest from one lemon Added to
1 clove of garlic, minced Added to
1 egg Added to
salt and pepper to taste Added to
2 tbls olive oil Added to
1 container of marinara sauce (optional) Added to

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Directions

40 min.

1. Step

Start with preheating your oven to 375 degrees F, a temperature that allows the tuna meatballs to bake evenly.

2. Step

In a large bowl, combine the drained and flaked tuna, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and the egg. Season it with salt and pepper. One advantage from my personal experience is that using canned tuna in olive oil adds more flavor to the recipe than the water-based variety.

3. Step

Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Make sure they're packed tightly, as this will ensure they hold their shape during baking.

4. Step

Put the meatballs on a greased baking sheet, equally spaced. Brush them with a thin layer of olive oil—this helps them achieve that delightful golden color.

5. Step

Bake the tuna meatballs for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown. An important tip is not to exceed this cooking time to avoid drying out the tuna.

6. Step

If you're a fan of marinara or any other sauces, you may heat up a jar while the meatballs are baking and serve them on the side or you can pour it over when serving.

19 October 2023

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