Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently.
- Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and seal completely to form a ball.
- Heat olive oil in a pan (if using turkey) and brown meatballs on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with pasta, rice, or bread, garnished with parsley or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix meat to keep meatballs tender.
- Ensure mozzarella is fully sealed inside to prevent leakage.
- Brown meatballs for extra flavor before simmering.
- Use fresh herbs for a brighter taste.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
