MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS

Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs image

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Pork

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 cups cubed bread
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground sirloin
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
hot cooked pasta

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well.
Cut mozzarella into 18 1/2-inch cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain.
In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through.
Serve over pasta or as meatball sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.9, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 107.3, Sodium 1119, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.4, Protein 24.6