Easy Baked Meatballs

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.

Place ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup shallots, Parmesan, egg, broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a fork or your hands until well combined, but do not overmix. Shape the mixture into 32 (1-inch) meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatballs registers 160°F, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper and the remaining 1/4 cup shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are softened and the mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in marinara, oregano and basil and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve the meatballs with the sauce; garnish with additional basil and Parmesan, if desired.