Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed bread
  • 2 T. minced fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 t. dried oregano
  • 1/2 t. pepper
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 3 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 T. vegetable oil
  • 1 (26 oz) jar marinara sauce
  • hot cooked pasta or rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2" cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta or rice.