Meatballs With Cheese Recipe
Large meatball baked in marinara sauce & melted mozzarella served on our french bread
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Assembly Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Meatball Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into large meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Baking and Assembly
- 5
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- 6
Add Cheese
Remove the meatballs from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Serve on French Bread
Slice the French bread and place the meatballs with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on top. Serve warm.
