Meatball Casserole

Name: Meatball Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 lb (500g) ground pork; 1 lb (500g) ground beef; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 small onion; 1 pinch red-pepper flakes; 28 oz (800g) whole peeled tomatoes; 4 fresh basil leaves; 8 oz (230g) fresh mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
526 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Meatball Casserole

Kelsey Carr

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This easy casserole recipe with ground beef meatballs makes the perfect comfort food meal. With thick tomato sauce, and lots of cheese, this recipe is a must-make!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb (500g) ground pork
1 lb (500g) ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs or Japanese panko
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small onion finely chopped
1 pinch red-pepper flakes
28 oz (800g) whole peeled tomatoes pureed
4 fresh basil leaves optional
8 oz (230g) fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced

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Instructions

Using your hands, gently mix together the pork, beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, eggs, garlic, and parsley in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 2-inch (5 cm) balls.
Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning them until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and basil; simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce is slightly thickened. Return the meatballs and their juices to the pan. Simmer, turning the meatballs, until they are cooked through.
Preheat the broiler and arrange the mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs. Broil until melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Serving 8people Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 1037mg (43%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)