Skillet Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

 

Ingredients 

1 lb. lean ground turkey or beef 

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/4 C panko breadcrumbs, gluten free breadcrumbs if needed

1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 clove garlic, grated or minced

1 tsp. dried basil

3/4 tsp dried oregano

kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

3 oz. part skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes

1/2 C shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

3 C marinara sauce

Directions 

1) In a large bowl combine the ground meat, egg, panko, worcestershire, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper with your hands. 

2) Using a small ice scoop (if you have one) , scoop the meatball mixture. Take one of the pieces of cubed mozzarella and stuff it into the center of the meatball, making sure to cover the cheese completely with meat. Repeat the process until all of the meat mixture is gone. 

3) Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and spray it generously with cooking spray or add a tablespoon of olive oil. Place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them for 2 minutes on each side. 

4) Pour the marinara sauce evenly into the skillet and turn the heat down to medium low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer the meatballs for 10 minutes. Top the meatballs with the shredded mozzarella and serve. 

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves: 4-6 

These are good as an appetizer as well.