Recipe: Protein-Packed Collagen Meatballs in Marinara SauceDescription: Savory meatballs enhanced with collagen powder for extra protein and improved texture, served with a rich marinara sauce.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 35Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g beef mince, 2 tablespoon collagen powder, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cup marinara sauce, 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, 2 sprig basil leavesInstructions: In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, collagen powder, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Once the meatballs are browned, add the marinara sauce to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve the meatballs over your choice of pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with parmesan cheese and basil leaves.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: collagen powder, meatballs, protein, italian, comfort food, family dinnerThis Protein-Packed Collagen Meatballs in Marinara Sauce recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 35 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
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Protein-Packed Collagen Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Savory meatballs enhanced with collagen powder for extra protein and improved texture, served with a rich marinara sauce.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
September 17, 2025
Protein-Packed Collagen Meatballs in Marinara Sauce - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsbeef mince

lean

2 tablespoonscollagen powder
0.5 cupsbreadcrumbs

plain

1 largeegg
1 teaspoongarlic powder
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 cupsmarinara sauce
0.25 cupsparmesan cheese

grated

2 sprigsbasil leaves
Optional
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, collagen powder, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

2

Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.

4

Once the meatballs are browned, add the marinara sauce to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

5

Serve the meatballs over your choice of pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
662
Calories
39.8g
Fat
22.6g
Carbs
56.1g
Protein
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