Sometimes, a simple, homemade meal hits the spot. Using high-protein Sturdy Sauce Marinara, this recipe adds a little extra nutrition to a classic favorite, making it a meal you can feel good about.
What You’ll Need
- 1 Jar (16 oz) Sturdy Sauce Marinara
- 4 string cheese packets (cubed into 1” cubes)
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make It
- Cut the string cheese into 1-inch cubes and set them aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan. Add some salt and pepper to taste and stir everything until it’s well combined.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a small ball. Press a cheese cube into the center and wrap the meat around it to seal. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then set them aside.
- Wipe the skillet clean, then pour in the Sturdy Sauce Marinara. Add the meatballs back in, spoon some sauce over them, and cover the skillet. Let them simmer for about 12 minutes, until they’re cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with extra parsley and Parmesan if you like. Enjoy!
Why Sturdy Sauce?
Sturdy offers 20 grams of protein per serving, which is about 10x more than any other pasta sauce. It gives your meals a serious protein boost and it’s made with keto-friendly, gluten-free, low-sugar and all-natural ingredients.
It tastes great; not watered down like grocery store pasta sauce, and you will not taste the protein. With Sturdy Sauce, you can enjoy indulgent meals like these stuffed meatballs without the guilt.