Skillet Meatball Parm
An easy skillet meal – awesome meatballs simmered in a tomato sauce and topped with lots of fresh mozzarella.
Before I start talking about this recipe, I have to thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart, for all of the amazing heartfelt comments you’ve left about Einstein’s passing… From here on the blog, to the hundreds of emails, Facebook and Instagram messages… we’re reading them all, and we thank you for all of your prayers and good thoughts as we go through this process.
I could think of no other time that comfort food is more appreciated, and this recipe is the epitome of comfort food, so I’m sharing it with you today. While we usually just eat meatballs with pasta, I saw a recipe awhile back for a skillet meatball parmesan that I could absolutely not pass up. What could make spaghetti and meatballs any better? Spaghetti with meatballs that are covered in a layer of ooey, gooey, melted fresh mozzarella. SOLD.
I used my favorite meatball recipe, courtesy of my father-in-law, but instead of baking them in the oven, they are briefly sautéed in a skillet until browned, then simmered in sauce until cooked through.
And then, the best part… cover them in fresh mozzarella and pop them in the oven under the broiler until the cheese is melted and blistered and looking totally ooey gooey and delicious.
For an easy, delicious spin on regular old spaghetti and meatballs, you can always count on loads of cheese for taking a meal up a notch!
And if you’re not in the mood for spaghetti, make this meatball parmesan and then heap them onto rolls for a meatball parmesan sandwich. Perfect for game day meals!
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Skillet Meatball Parm
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound (453.59 g) meatloaf mix, mixture of ground beef, pork and veal
- â…“ cup (40 g) talian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely minced yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) dried parsley
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Remaining Dish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ (0.5) small onion, finely chopped
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 28 ounce (793.79 g) can whole peeled tomatoes, pureed
- 4 leaves fresh basil
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Shape into 2-inch meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meatballs to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil leaves; reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Return the meatballs (and any accumulated juices) to the skillet, cover and simmer, turning once, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Arrange the mozzarella slices on top of the meatballs. Broil until the mozzarella is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
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This recipe is so delicious and reminds me of East Coast Italian restaurants.
I am all about doing it all from scratch and that can be tricky with the day to day hustle. I absolutely loved that this worked out to be an easy homemade dinner that was super yummy! The meatballs were sooo tasty and all in all, not a time-consuming meal.
Michele, I was so so heartbroken to hear about Einstein. I was sitting here reading your tribute to him and bawling my eyes out. My husband immediately wanted to know what was wrong? I read your post to him, shared the photos and we were both sitting on the couch crying over your loss for this sweet amazing family member. We are so very sorry for your loss; however we wanted to THANK YOU for sharing him with us!! I felt like he was a part of the family. I will make this recipe and lovingly think of Einstein as I do. Thanks again for shariing this sweet, sweet, boy with us, all of the great recipes and your family life experiences. You are without a doubt my favorite blogger. Heidi
I made these along with the Rolo brownies for Saturday’s Buckeye game. Let me tell you they were both a huge hit! I sent a picture to my brother who responded with “you are going to bring me some meatballs on Monday”. (We work together) Notice the lack of question, more like a demand. They were excellent. As for the Rolo brownies, I added pecans. They were equally as excellent, I told my husband I will have to take some to my brother and coworkers, his response was if there are any left. At the point I said that we each had one. :D Brownies were also a hit at work and gone before 10am.
You’re right, this is a comforting recipe, and a nice twist on chicken parmesan. Thanks for a new dinner or football idea.
It’s still a million degrees here in FL, but I’m already craving fall-ish comfort foods. This is going to go on the shopping list for this weekend!
I’m so sorry about Einstein. Your post touched my heart- I had to go give our aging Jules extra love. There is nothing I can say to make this easier for you, but I’ve been there and I absolutely sympathise with what you’re going through.
I was so sorry to hear about Einstein. I have always looked forward to your posts and all the pictures of your pups, Einstein & Duke. Losing a favorite fur baby is never easy. I wish all of you blessings and know that the hurt will lessen but the memories will remain. Comfort food is always a good way to help heal the heart and this looks SO yummy.
Time will ease the pain of loss (some), memory will stay, you’ll miss him but know this, he is no longer in pain and he is young and running around, playing with all the doggies that have passed from here (including my fur-daughter, Vanita) and is waiting for you until the two of you meet again… Prayers and hugs!
These look so yummy! Meatballs covered in melted mozzarella…… It’s been a little chilly lately here in So Cal (which doesn’t happen often, because we usually have 1 season…, SUMMER), I’m going to make these this weekend!! Thank you for another great recipe!!
This looks really tasty! I can just see putting this over spaghetti – yum! Glad that you are all hanging in there and hopefully you will feel better soon.
ANYTHING that features your FIL’s delicious meatballs is a winner in my book. They are utterly fantastic, I’ve told you this before, and every time I make them along with his Tomato Sauce people droll over them. This is a great game day recipe!
Where have these been all my life??? I think I just found football Sunday dinner, even if the game will let me down dinner won’t. I will use my Uncle Quinn’s meatball recipe. These are the perfect comfort food.
Those meatballs certainly would warm up the tummy and let those happy endorphins race to your brain. That being said, I couldn’t write right away when I read your post on Einstein — it touched me and I read every word. I knew what you were saying came from the heart. I am so sorry. I just can’t say any more because words fail me at the moment. I’ve been in your spot is all I can say.
Sending a big hug!!
So glad to hear that so many people have reached out to support you.
This dish looks phenomenal, I’m currently in rehearsals for a Play in London and I just don’t having the brain power to plan meals like I normally do, so this would be great as I have no doubt, I’d enjoy leftovers the next day too! :-)
Rxx