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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ lb. ground beef
  • ½ lb. ground pork
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. fresh basil (can use dried)
  • 1 tsp. fresh parsley (can use dried)
  • ½ tsp. fresh oregano (can use dried)
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ lb. mozzarella block, cut into small squares
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 jars of your favorite tomato pasta sauce (I use my own homemade sauce)
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
Instructions
  1. In large bowl, mix beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and eggs. Shape into 14 to 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Press 1 small mozzarella cube into center of each meatball, sealing it inside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides.
  3. Pour 1 jar of the pasta sauce into 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully place browned meatballs over sauce. Pour second jar of pasta sauce over meatballs.
  4. Cover; cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  5. When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  6. Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.
Recipe by Eat Farm Love at https://eatfarmlove.com/mozzarella-stuffed-meatballs/