Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
    1 1/2 cups cubed bread
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 lb ground pork
    1/2 lb ground sirloin
    3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
    hot cooked pasta
Preparation
    In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well.
    Cut mozzarella into 18 1/2-inch cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
    In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain.
    In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through.
    Serve over pasta or as meatball sandwiches.

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