Meatball Parmesan bake (Printable Version)
Baked meatballs blended with parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian herbs in a tomato sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 pound Italian ground pork
→ Binders and Dairy
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1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup whole milk
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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1 to 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Seasonings and Herbs
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
→ Sauce
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1 1/2 (24-ounce) jars pasta sauce
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large cast iron skillet with aluminum foil and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, whole milk, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and beaten eggs. Mix gently with hands until just combined, avoiding over mixing.
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Use an ice cream scoop to shape the mixture into 17 large meatballs (or 34 smaller ones).
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Arrange meatballs on the foil-lined cast iron skillet. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes (or 20 minutes for smaller meatballs). Remove from oven and place skillet on a heat-resistant surface.
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Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Transfer meatballs to a plate and remove foil from skillet.
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Spread half of the pasta sauce on the bottom of the skillet. Return meatballs to the skillet over the sauce, then pour remaining sauce on top.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over meatballs, followed by the remaining Italian seasoning.
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Cover skillet with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is browned on top.
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Carefully remove skillet from oven, sprinkle fresh basil over meatballs, and serve alongside your preferred pasta.
# Additional Notes:
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Avoid over mixing the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.