Lui Lui Meatballs Recipe
Three housemade meatballs in basil marinara topped with melted mozzarella cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Basil Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped fresh basil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the meat mixture into 3 equal-sized meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Basil Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Assembly
- 8
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and place them in the saucepan with the basil marinara sauce. Let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
Add Cheese
Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish, spooning some of the sauce over them. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 10
Melt Cheese
If desired, place the dish under a broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese until bubbly and golden.