Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Juicy meatballs bursting with gooey mozzarella and rich marinara sauce!
Equipment
- Oven
- Pan
- Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground pork
- 0.5 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 small onion, finely chopped
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes, canned
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinara sauce by heating olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for five minutes, then add garlic, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Let it simmer on low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes while you make the meatballs.
- For the meatballs, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the meats, egg, and seasonings.
- Take a golf ball-sized portion of the mixture, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and shape it into a meatball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings and herbs to your taste!
