Spicy Baked Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

The Marinara Sauce

• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground white pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

The Meatballs

• 3 lb ground meat (beef, veal, turkey or pork)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1½ tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp chili pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Cheesy Topping

• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)