Description

These savory Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed With Mozzarella are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, packed with flavors of fresh spinach, garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Served over pasta with marinara sauce, they are a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Spinach Mixture

8 ounces fresh baby spinach
3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 tablespoons good olive oil

For the Meatballs

1 pound ground beef (80/20 works best)
1 pound ground pork
2 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
3 large eggs (4 if using smaller eggs)
A splash of milk (about 2 tablespoons)
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 32 small cubes

For Serving

1 jar (24 oz) Rao’s marinara sauce (or your favorite brand)
Cooked pasta of your choice

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Instructions

Prepare the Spinach Mixture: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook spinach until wilted. Add minced garlic, cook briefly. Remove from heat.
Chop and Cool Spinach: Chop the cooled spinach-garlic mixture on a board, set aside.
Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Meatball Ingredients: Combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Incorporate Spinach: Gently mix in the chopped spinach-garlic mixture.
Stuff and Form Meatballs: Flatten meat mixture, place mozzarella cube, enclose and shape into balls.
Brown Meatballs: Brown meatballs in skillet with olive oil.
Add Sauce and Bake: Spoon marinara, cover with foil, bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve: Serve over pasta with extra marinara sauce, garnish with Parmesan.

Notes

These meatballs freeze well for future use.
If meatballs are too wet, add more breadcrumbs gradually.
Enhance flavor with Italian seasoning or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 55mg