Cheese Stuffed Meatballs in Marinara
15m
Prep Time
7h
Cook Time
6
Servings
Serve a classic Italian meal without being tied to the stove all day! Real Italian tomato sauce made with our Crushed Tomatoes, tangy Tomato Sauce and rich Tomato Paste, cooks in your slow cooker while you are away. Our meatballs are stuffed with mozzarella for the perfect pairing! Italian cooking doesn't get much easier!
Ingredients
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Sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and black pepper to taste1 teaspoon fennel2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup waterMeatball Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey, or lean ground beef1/2 cup quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon black pepper2 garlic cloves, minced2 eggs1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella balls3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilInstructions
- To make meatballs, in a large bowl mix turkey, oatmeal, basil, black pepper, garlic cloves and eggs. Gently mix until ingredients are just incorporated into the meat, this is easiest if done with your hands.
- Shape into 2 inch balls, should get 14-16 meatballs. Press 1 mozzarella ball into center of each meatball and seal inside.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides. Set browned meatballs aside and prepare the sauce.
- In the same skillet heat add onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Spray 5 quart or larger slow cooker. Add onion and garlic mixture to slow cooker along with remaining sauce ingredients and the meatballs. Stir to combine. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve over pasta of your choice.
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