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Saucy Meatball Bake
Fancy mediterannean shooters get transformed into an easy one pan dish that is both delicious and simple. Use the recipe for the Mediterranean shooters article posted before this one to make the dips used in this recipe.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
3
Servings
Author
Little Rusted Ladle
Ingredients
1
Tbsp.
Light olive oil
12
ea. Fresh meatballs
thawed
1
cup
Prepared marinara sauce
1
cup
Prepared roasted pepper/tomato dip
see recipe
1
cup
Prepared cheese dip
see recipe
1/2
cup
Prepared kalamata olive dip
see recipe
8
ozs. Fresh mozzarella
sliced
1
cup
Part-skim mozzarella cheese
shredded
1/4
cup
Parmesan cheese
grated
1
cup
Prepared pesto dip
see recipe
1
Tbsp.
Fresh parsley
chopped
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
Lower heat to low, then stir in marinara and red pepper dip. Bring to a simmer(about 5 minutes)
Spoon dollops of cheese and olive dips. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
Top with fresh mozzarella, shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes..
Spoon pesto dip on top of the melted cheese. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Serve over hot pasta, or stir in cooked pasta when adding the marinara sauce. Leftovers are great served on toasted hoagie buns as a sandwich.