Description
Juicy meatballs with wilted spinach and garlic, stuffed with melty mozzarella centers and simmered in rich marinara sauce. These spinach garlic mozzarella meatballs are perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 225 grams fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 15–30 millilitres olive oil
- 450 grams ground beef
- 450 grams ground pork
- 240 grams bread crumbs
- 3 large eggs
- 30 millilitres milk
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 30 millilitres olive oil
- 150 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 680 grams marinara sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fresh baby spinach and toss until coated, allowing it to wilt for several minutes.
- Add the finely chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Transfer the wilted spinach and garlic mixture to a chopping board, finely chop, and set aside to cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a baking tray or have an ovenproof skillet ready.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, chopped garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and the cooled spinach mixture. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into even balls. Press a small cube of mozzarella into the centre of each, rolling to fully enclose the cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown and a firm crust forms.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the skillet. Arrange the browned meatballs atop the sauce.
- Cover the skillet tightly with foil and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and reach an internal temperature of 74°C.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired. Pair with pasta or bread as preferred.
Notes
- The mozzarella creates a delicious melted center when the meatballs are cut open.
- Contains dairy (mozzarella, Parmesan, milk).
- Contains gluten (bread crumbs).
- Contains eggs.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3-4 meatballs)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 28.4 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 24.6 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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