Meatball Parmesan

This casserole makes tender and flavorful meatballs tht pair perfectly with pasta.

Meatball Parmesan

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided use
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
36 ounces marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
Cooked pasta, for serving

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, Italian breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings, onion powder, dried parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper and eggs. Using your hands mix all ingredients in the bowl until just combined. Use an ice cream scoop to form meatballs. Place meatballs on the foil lined sheet and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

Lower the oven temperature to 375. 

Pour half of the pasta sauce on the bottom of a 13x9" casserole dish. Place meatballs on top of the pasta sauce. Add remaining sauce over the top of the meatballs. Top with mozzarella cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings.

Cover the dish with foil. Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned on top. Sprinkle fresh basil over the top of the meatballs and serve over pasta.