Mozzarella-stuffed Meatballs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup prepared italian salad dressing
• 1 1/2 cups cubed bread
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb ground sirloin
• 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• hot cooked pasta

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. crumble lamb and beef over mixture; mix well.
• 2 cut mozzarella into 18 1/2-inch cubes. divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
• 3 in a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain.
• 4 in a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through.
• 5 serve over pasta or as meatball sandwiches.