@reacts.movies: Recipe Name Italian Cheesy Baked Meatballs with Marinara Sauce Ingredients 1. Ground beef – 1 lb 2. Ground Italian sausage – 1/2 lb 3. Italian breadcrumbs – 1/2 cup 4. Large egg – 1 5. Grated Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup 6. Garlic – 4 cloves, minced 7. Yellow onion – 1/2 small, finely diced 8. Italian seasoning – 2 tsp 9. Garlic powder – 1 tsp 10. Salt – 1 tsp 11. Black pepper – 1/2 tsp 12. Marinara sauce – 3 cups 13. Shredded mozzarella cheese – 2 cups 14. Olive oil – 1 tbsp 15. Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped 16. Red pepper flakes – 1/4 tsp, optional Recipe 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil. 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, diced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. 3. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. 4. Shape the mixture into approximately 16–18 evenly sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. 5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil. Brown the meatballs in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning to develop a golden crust. They do not need to cook through yet. 6. Spread 2 cups of marinara sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. 7. Arrange the browned meatballs in a single layer over the sauce, leaving a little space between them. 8. Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs, coating them generously so they stay moist while baking. 9. Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. 10. Carefully remove the foil and check that the meatballs are cooking evenly. Continue baking if necessary until the centers reach 160°F (71°C). 11. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the meatballs, covering the tops and filling the spaces between them. 12. Return the uncovered dish to the oven for another 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts completely and begins to turn golden. 13. For a more browned cheese topping, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching carefully to prevent burning. 14. Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes. 15. Serve hot with spaghetti, garlic bread, or creamy mashed potatoes. Spoon extra marinara sauce over each serving for maximum flavor. Follow for more delicious comfort-food recipes, cheesy dinner ideas, and easy homemade favorites!

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