Meatball Parmesan Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line an oven safe skillet with foil and set aside.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix ground meats, garlic, breadcrumb mixture, Asiago and Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper, by hand until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.

Step 4

Use a small cookie scoop and form ping pong ball sized meatballs.

Step 5

Spray prepared foil-lined skillet with cooking spray and place formed meatballs on the foil.

Step 6

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F.

Step 8

Place meatballs on a plate and remove foil from skillet.

Step 9

Pour about 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the skillet and spread to cover.

Step 10

Place meatballs in skillet in a single layer.

Step 11

Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top of the meatballs, then sprinkle shredded Italian cheeses over the top, so all the meatballs are covered in cheese.

Step 12

Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the top of the cheese, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Step 13

Cover skillet with another piece of foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 14

Remove foil and bake, uncovered, for another 20 minutes.

Step 15

If desired, broil the dish for a minute or two after baking.

Step 16

Garnish with fresh basil and parsley if desired.