PARIGINA NAPOLETANA POLPETTE e MELANZANE - Ricetta FATTA in CASA

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

meatballs

🥗Healthier: turkey meatballs

💰Cheaper: beef meatballs

Turkey meatballs are leaner and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the garlic bread in half lengthwise.

Spread olive oil evenly on the cut sides of the garlic bread.

Place meatballs on the bottom half of the garlic bread.

Top meatballs with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.

Add fresh basil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Cover with the top half of the garlic bread.

Press down gently to secure the filling.

Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Slice into portions and serve warm.

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