Meatball Parmesan

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Growing up vegetarian, I rarely ate this dish until I dated an Italian and experienced his mother’s cooking. Meatball Parmesan continues to be a family favorite. For the vegetarians in my family, I use a meat substitute.n

Cooking is a meditation for Priya, it is from that place she curates her menus and recipes to create delicious and nutritious meals for The Seasoned Sage, her company catering to client’s culinary preferences and dietary restrictions. She is also working on a series of cookbooks. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com or contact her at priya@theseasonedsage.com. OPEN DAILY 12-9PM Lakeview Dining

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From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner

1 lb. ground beef or meat substitute ½ onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg 1/2 C breadcrumbs or panko 2 T fresh basil chopped 1½ t kosher salt 1 t pepper 1 large jar marinara sauce or 2-3 C homemade marinara sauce 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, shredded ½ C parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mats. Lightly grease a 9-inch-by-9-inch glass baking dish. (I use olive oil spray.)

Mix the first eight ingredients in a bowl, add a dash of marinara sauce and mix well. Roll into balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes and roll onto other side, cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

In a glass baking dish, add a layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of meatballs. Cover with sauce, sprinkle parmesan cheese and a layer of mozzarella. End by topping with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve with pasta of choice and garlic bread.