Description

Who doesn’t love a good pasta and meatballs? This recipe takes it to the next level by stuffing the meatballs with ooey gooey mozzarella! So simple and so delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 box Bucatini Pasta (or preferred pasta)
• 6 Garlic Cloves
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil
• 2 cups Tomato Sauce
• 1 lb lean Ground Beef
• 1 Egg beaten
• 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 lb Mozzarella Cheese cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• Dried Basil to taste
• Dried Oregeno to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Parsley
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/8 cup cold water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve.

Dice 4 cloves of Garlic and fresh Basil, add to tomato sauce and cook for 15 minutes.

Combine rest of ingredients (Ground Beef, beaten Egg, Breadcrumbs, dried Basil, dried Oregano, 2 cloves chopped Garlic, Parley, Salt, Pepper, Cold Water), in a bowl.

Form 12-15 meatballs.

Push cube of Mozzarella into center of meatball and shape back into ball.

Pan sear meatballs with olive oil until brown, finish in oven at 350°F until fully cooked.

Add pasta to pan with sauce and meatballs, cook together.

Notes

Pasta can be cooked in advance, just return to boiling water to reheat!