Giant Meatballs with Marinara Sauce & Parmesan

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a roasting pan or baking dish with extra-virgin olive oil.

2. Mix Ingredients for Meatballs

In a large bowl, beat the egg until well blended. Add the ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, a generous pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a cohesive mixture.

3. Combine Meat with Mixture and Form Meatballs

Break the ground chuck and ground pork into chunks. Add to the bowl with the ricotta mixture. Gently toss to combine. Form the mixture into large meatballs and arrange in the prepared pan.

4. Bake the Meatballs

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Check for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

5. Add Marinara Sauce and Bake

Spoon the marinara sauce over the meatballs and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.

6. Serve with Parmesan and Parsley

Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish. Serve with a big green salad.