Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in Homemade Tomato Sauce
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Spend with Pennies · by Holly Nilsson★ 5.0 (23)

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in Homemade Tomato Sauce

NUTRITION · PER SERVING90M COOK
CAL 8%·PRO 25%
CARBS 7G19% OF CAL
2G FIBER2G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 9G50% OF CAL
4G SAT5G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Juicy meatballs with melted mozzarella centers, simmered in a rich homemade tomato sauce. Tender and ooey-gooey. Perfect served with pasta or as a hearty appetizer.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 24
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using turkey)
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (cut into 24 cubes)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (28 ounce each) can whole tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 (28 ounce each) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (6 ounce each) can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon (for zest only)
PREP
25M
SODIUM
232MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.