Italian Meatball Skillet
Transform leftover spaghetti sauce with ground meat into a delicious Italian meatball skillet, bursting with flavors of tender meatballs, tangy sauce, and melted cheese. This easy one-pan dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
ingredients
- 1 pound leftover spaghetti sauce with ground meat
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover spaghetti sauce with ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, and beaten egg.
- 2.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- 3.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4.
Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and cover the skillet until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.
- 6.
Serve the meatballs with sauce directly from the skillet, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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