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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 ⁄4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
  • 1 1 ⁄2 cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 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

Instructions

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