Fresh Mozzarella Meatball Bake
Ingredients
4 oz. BelGioioso Parmesan cheese, grated4 oz. BelGioioso Romano cheese, grated
16 oz. BelGioioso Whole Milk Ricotta con Latte cheese
3 lbs. ground chuck
3 whole eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
24 oz. marinara sauce, warmed
16 oz. BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella For Baking cheese
Fresh basil
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix cheeses (BelGioioso Parmesan, BelGioioso Romano, and BelGioioso Whole Milk Ricotta con Latte), ground chuck, eggs, breadcrumbs, pepper, salt and oregano together. Form mixture into 1 1/2–inch balls and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 35–40 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Place cooked meatballs into the heated marinara sauce and top with slices of Fresh Mozzarella. Return to oven until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving.