• prep: 20 min
• cook: 15 min
• total: 35 min

servings:

Juicy, flavorful Italian meatballs bathed in rich marinara, smothered in mozzarella and Parmesan and baked to golden cheesy deliciousness  - AKA my new deliciously comforting obsession!   These Cheesy Baked Italian Meatballs will be the only Italian meatballs you ever want to eat and they make the BEST spaghetti and meatballs ever!  Because this recipe comes from an Italian!

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 small onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
• 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, dried rosemary, dried oregano, dried basil
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried thyme, freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

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