Meatball Parmesan

Directions:
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs (or torn bread pieces) and milk. Stir until breadcrumbs are completely coated. Set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
3. Add eggs, salt, pepper, ⅓ of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, and oregano to the breadcrumb mixture. Stir well.
4. Add ground meat and mix gently just until incorporated. Form the mixture into 2½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through. For more color, broil the meatballs for 2-3 minutes.
6. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
7. While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce (if making homemade).
8. Brush a 12-inch skillet with canola oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
9. Place 1 cup of sauce in the skillet and sprinkle with ⅓ of the grated Parmesan. Arrange the meatballs in the skillet, leaving space between them. Pour the remaining sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with another third of the grated Parmesan.
10. Bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly. Top each meatball with a slice of fresh mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan. Cook until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
11. Allow the Meatball Parmesan to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve with a toasty Italian baguette and a side salad.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 55 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6