4.7 from 56 votes
Meatball Casserole
This meatball casserole features pork and beef combined with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasoning to form tender meatballs browned in a skillet. They are then simmered in a tomato and basil sauce before being topped with mozzarella and broiled until melted and slightly browned, combining rich, savory flavors with a creamy cheese topping.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
526 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) ground pork
- 1 lb (500g) ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or Japanese panko
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 egg large
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup parsley flat-leaf, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely chopped, small
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 28 oz (800g) whole peeled tomatoes pureed
- 4 basil optional, fresh leaves
- 8 oz (230g) mozzarella cheese thinly sliced, fresh
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.