[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]
- 1 box spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon season salt
- 1 egg
- 8 ounce block mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes
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[directions title=”Directions”]
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and water. Let soak 1 minute, then add ground beef, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt and egg. Combine thoroughly with hands until just combined (do not overmix). Divide the mixture evenly into 12 disks, place 1 inch mozzarella cube into the center of each disk, then form each disk into a ball around the cheese. Place each one onto a greased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Serve two meatballs with pasta and sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
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Serve two meatballs with pasta and sauce, and pair them with marinara sauce for a classic Italian-style meal.
If you want a different pasta pairing, try this spinach lemon cream sauce.
If you’re planning a fuller Italian dinner, Chicken Parmesan makes a natural main dish alongside these stuffed meatballs.
For a different main dish, try Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs.
If you want a different pasta pairing, try this pesto.
If you want a different pasta pairing, try tortellini primavera.
