Best Pork Meatball Skillet Bake Recipes

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SPICY ITALIAN PORK MEATBALLS



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These easy, versatile oven-baked pork meatballs get their bold flavor from Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese and a dash of red pepper. Serve them with our quick marinara dipping sauce as an appetizer, or pop them in a hoagie bun or on top of your pasta for quick, delicious dinners!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Crushed Tomatoes Fire Roasted, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 medium fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Using rounded tablespoon measure, shape 20 meatballs (1 1/2-inch); place in pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, make sauce by heating oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the basil leaves; heat to simmering. Stir; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Carefully transfer to blender. Vent blender top, and cover with kitchen towel. Blend sauce 40 to 45 seconds or until garlic and basil are blended with tomatoes. Serve sauce warm with meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

MEATBALL CASSEROLE



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The ultimate; meatballs, made with ground pork and ground beef, are simmered in a quick tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella and broiled.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely grated pecorino
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 large eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
4 leaves fresh basil (optional)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Using your hands, gently mix together pork, beef, breadcrumbs, pecorino, salt, eggs, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl. Form mixture into 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook, turning, until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and basil; simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Return meatballs and any juices to pan. Simmer, turning meatballs once, until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Arrange mozzarella on top of meatballs. Broil until melted, 2 to 3 minutes; serve.

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