THE BIG MEATBALL

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Can serve the whole meatball atop the pasta on a large platter OR you can cut the meatball into wedges and serve on spaghetti with sauce.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chuck
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3 eggs
4 cups homemade marinara sauce (or bottled marinara sauce)

Steps:

  • Preaheat oven to 350°.
  • In a big mixing bowl, combine the beef, sausage, bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and eggs (this works best if you use your hands).
  • Place the meat in the center of a 13x9 inch baking dish; shape mixture into a smooth rounded dome 3-4 inches high.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • Spoon or drain off any fat in the dish.
  • Pour the marinara sauce over the loaf and bake 20 minutes; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve meatloaf cut in wedges with about 2/3 cup sauce per serving.
  • Left-overs: cut into chunks and reheat in additional marinara sauce; serve spooned into hero or grinder rolls; add a few slices of mozzarella cheese and sauteed green pepper, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 180.3, Sodium 2157.5, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2, Sugar 16.6, Protein 32.8

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