Meatball Casserole
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!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 8people | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g