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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Name: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 slice white bread (Source: 1 slice white bread); 1/4 cup milk (Source: 1/4 cup milk); 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey (Source: 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey); 1/2 cup onion (finely diced ) (Source: 1/2 cup onion (finely diced )); 2 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 2 cloves garlic (minced)); 1 tablespoon ketchup (Source: 1 tablespoon ketchup); 1 each egg (Source: 1 egg); 3/4 teaspoon salt (Source: 3/4 teaspoon salt); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (Source: 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (Source: 1/2 teaspoon dried basil); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (Source: 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Source: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley); 24 1/2 inch cubed mozzarella cheese (Source: 24 1/2 inch cubed mozzarella cheese); 1 jar marinara sauce (warmed) (Source: 1 jar marinara sauce (warmed)); 0.5 pound spaghetti (cooked to al dente) (Source: 1/3-1/2 pound spaghetti (cooked to al dente); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.)

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs is made with cubed mozzarella cheese, ground turkey, and spaghetti.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 22 min
Total: 37 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

DinnerItalianTurkeyPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Primary protein: Turkey
Cuisine: Italian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Get to know the ingredients

white bread

In the method: Tear slice of white bread into small pieces and place into a large bowl.

milk

In the method: Pour milk over top of the bread and let it soak while you chop the onions and garlic.

ground turkey

In the method: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve with marinara and spaghetti.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Bake for 20-23 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: laurenslatest.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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