Meatball Parmesan

What you need:

For the meatballs:

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 small onion, diced finely
    • 4 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
    • 1/4 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano
    • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
    • 2 Tbsp. dried or fresh parsley, chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste

For the parm:

    • 2 cups marinara
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
    • 1/2 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano
    • Cooked pasta of your choosing (we went with thin spaghetti)

Directions:

    1. For the meatballs: Mix all ingredients together and form into meatballs. Place onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
    2. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
    3. For the parm: In an oven-safe skillet, spread marinara sauce onto the bottom. Top with cooked meatballs and sprinkle with cheeses.
    4. Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
    5. Serve meatball parm on cooked pasta topped with additional parsley or basil if desired.

Recipe from Closet Cooking

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