Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in Quick Marinara Sauce

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   In a bowl combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, dried basil, salt and some pepper.

2. 2

   Mix with your hands until the mixture comes together but dont overmix.

3. 3

   Take about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture, flatten it in your palm, put 1 cube of mozzarella in the middle and shape it into a meatball.

4. 4

   Repeat with the rest of the meat mixture and cheese.

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   In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat up the olive oil until nice and hot.

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   Drop in the meatballs and brown on all sides; dont worry if they are not cooked all the way through.

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   Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate.

8. 8

   Add the onions and garlic to the Dutch oven, scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.

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   Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and all the seasonings (just not the fresh basil), bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 3 0minutes.

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    Add the meatballs and simmer for another 30 minutes.

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    Add the fresh basil.

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    Serve over cooked pasta.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.