Make these cheesy Mozzarella-stuffed meatballs for dinner tonight for a simple but filling and delicious meal. Tender pork and lean sirloin cover a cube of melted mozzarella, and the combination can't be beaten.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup prepared italian salad dressing
- 1-1/2 cups cubed bread
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground sirloin
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- hot cooked pasta
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2-in. cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
- In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil over medium heat, in batches, until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta.