Description
These Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Tender meatballs are packed with melty mozzarella cheese, creating a gooey and flavorful center. Baked to perfection and simmered in your favorite marinara sauce, they’re perfect served over spaghetti for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (pre-grated from the jar)
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced (about 1/4 small onion)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- Marinara sauce
- Spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground beef, Italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, minced onion, minced garlic, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is just combined.
- Stuff Meatballs: Take about 1 ½ tablespoons of the meatball mixture in your hand and start forming it into a ball. Take one piece of diced mozzarella cheese, pop it into the center of the meatball, and continue to form a ball around the cheese. The meatballs should be about 1 inch in diameter.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the finished meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. Once all the meatballs are formed, place them in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook Noodles: While the meatballs are baking, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
- Simmer in Marinara Sauce: Remove the cooked meatballs from the oven. In a large saucepan or pot, add the meatballs and marinara sauce. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce is heated evenly and the meatballs are all coated in sauce.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs and sauce from the heat and serve with spaghetti noodles.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease.
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture, as this can result in tough meatballs.
- Ensure the mozzarella cheese is diced into small enough pieces to fit inside the meatballs.
- You can use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs for a more vibrant flavor.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
