Juicy Baked Pork Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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450 g ground pork
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60 g breadcrumbs
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese
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15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 large egg
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
→ Sauce and Topping
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240 ml marinara sauce
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55 g shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and onion powder until combined, taking care not to overmix.
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Form mixture into meatballs roughly 4 cm in diameter and place evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
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Transfer baking sheet to the oven and bake meatballs for 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
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Remove from oven, spoon marinara sauce evenly over meatballs, and top with shredded mozzarella.
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Return meatballs to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
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Let meatballs cool briefly before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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For optimal tenderness, mix meatball ingredients gently to avoid a dense texture.
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A combination of ground pork and beef can provide a more complex flavor.
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Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, steamed rice, or in baguette rolls for meatball subs.