ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2½ tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To make the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the ground beef, cheeses, egg, onion, garlic, parsley and seasonings, mix well. Make 15 large meatballs and arrange in a baking dish. Bake meatballs for 25 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove meatballs and drain excess grease. Place cooked meatballs back in baking dish. Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs and spoon ricotta cheese on top of each meatball. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.
