Dianoga Meatballs Recipe

Dianoga Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 green olives
• 12 thin slices black olives
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• Spaghetti and marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Prep a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
3. In a large bowl add the beef, pork, egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, basil, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix together well.
4. Wrap the meat mixture around an olive, leaving pitted side exposed. Place onto the prepped baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until browned, and cooked through.
6. Use a small knife to cut a slit into the green olive. Insert a slice of black olive to create the eye.
7. Place the meatballs on skewers.
8. Serve with spaghetti and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.