Double Cheese Meatballs Two Ways

50 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min
Serves: 7 Save

Ingredients (22)

  • FOR THE MEATBALLS:
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/4-1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound ground beef (not too lean 85%)
  • 1 small onion minced
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
  • 21 small pieces cheese (firm mozzarella, gruyere or fontina)
  • EXTRAS:
  • 1/4-1/2 cup bread crumbs (if making appetizer meatballs)
  • TOMATO SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 15 ounce can pelati (peeled) tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil or 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper or hot pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions

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