Meatball Casserole Recipe

Meatballs-

1 ½ pounds of lean beef

¼ cup parmesan cheese

1 large egg (slightly beaten)

½ cup Italian breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons of minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon of black pepper

½ cup of milk

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons of dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley)

Other-

2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease a large baking sheet. In a large bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix well. Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs. Place onto the baking sheet. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Place the meatballs into a greased 9x13inch baking dish. Increase the oven temp to 375 degrees F.  Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cover and place into the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven, uncover and top wit mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Return to the oven overcovered and bake until the cheese has melted.