Mama Cav's Meatball Parm Recipe
Mama Cav's recipe! Four 3 ounce hand rolled meatballs in marinara, topped with provolone, & pecorino romano cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into four equal meatballs, each weighing about 3 ounces. Set aside.
Cooking the Marinara Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped basil. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Meatballs
- 5
- 6
Simmer in Marinara
Once browned, transfer the meatballs to the saucepan with the marinara sauce. Cover and let them simmer together for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Assembling the Dish
- 7
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, place the meatballs with marinara sauce.
- 8
Add Cheese Toppings
Top each meatball with a slice of provolone cheese and sprinkle with grated pecorino romano cheese.
- 9
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.