Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 8
Italian Meatball
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10
Ingredients
- 2 packages of Villaggio® Toscana Extra Soft Sausage Buns
- 1 lb (500g) Ground Beef
- 1 lb (500g) Ground Pork
- 1/2 cup (125ml) Half and Half
- 1 tbsp (15g) Oregano
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups (500g) Marinara Sauce
- 24 oz (680g) fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Olive Oil, for brushing
- 1 cup (250g) Fresh Basil
- 2 tbsp (30g) Hot Chili Pepper Flakes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- In a food processor, pulse 4 buns on high speed for 1 minute, this should produce approximately 2 cups (500g) of breadcrumbs
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, half and half, oregano, onion, garlic, salt and pepper
- Form into balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan, over medium heat and using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs into the sauce and gently coat with sauce
- Spoon 3 meatballs onto one side of each bun pressing lightly to nestle the meatballs in and top with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Give the other halves of the bun a quick brush with olive oil
- Return to the oven for about 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese gets melty and the sausage buns get toasty
- Remove from oven and top with more sauce fresh basil and a sprinkling of chili flakes
