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Baked Meatballs

Baked Meatballs

These savory baked meatballs are cooked with a delicious tomato sauce and are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 371 kcal

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 3 Slices Bacon chopped
  • 3 Cups Bread Crumbs
  • 3 Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Can Tomatoes diced
  • Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • Parsley for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F/220C and lightly grease the casserole dish.
  • Place the ground pork, ground beef, bacon and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl.
  • Next, add the eggs, ricotta cheese, parsley, fennel seeds and oregano.
  • Mix well using a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Now form 12 meatballs from the mixture using your hands, press firmly. Place the meatballs in the casserole dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour, remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 325F/160C.
  • Pour the canned tomatoes over the meatballs, spreading evenly.
  • Return to the oven and bake for a further 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven, scatter the parmesan cheese over the top, followed with the parsley.
  • Serve with salad or pasta.