Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe BellaMeatballs Recipe

Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bella
Time50m
Serves4

Baked with mozzarella, cheddar & marinara sauce, topped with prosciutto

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Ingredients

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Meatball Mixture

Method

Meatball Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, eggs, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking and Assembling

  1. 4

    Bake Meatballs

    Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

  2. 5

    Prepare Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.

  3. 6

    Assemble Dish

    Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven. Pour the warm marinara sauce over the meatballs, then sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.

  4. 7

    Add Prosciutto

    Tear the prosciutto into pieces and arrange it on top of the cheese.

  5. 8

    Final Bake

    Return the assembled dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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