Baked Meatballs

I came up with this recipe while trying to get rid of some meatballs in the freezer. It's a great way to heat them up slowly so they stay tender. I suggest getting fresh bread to eat the meatballs with because at the end you can sop up the rest of the marinara sauce in the dish!

Ingredients:
12 meatballs (about 4 per person)
1 jar marinara sauce (if you have time make your own sauce)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
fresh basil for garnish


Directions:

1. Find a pot large enough to hold all of the meatballs. Add the marinara sauce and turn the heat to medium low. Slowly heat up meatballs, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and the sauce is warm.

2. Preheat an oven to broil. Find an oven proof pan and lightly butter the inside (this will prevent too much sticking and clean-up). Spoon a little sauce to cover the bottom of the pan. Place meatballs in the pan so they are in a single, even layer. Pour a little sauce over the top of the meatballs.

3. Top the dish with all of the cheese, spread evenly along the top. Broil the dish until the cheese is bubbly and slightly brown, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then serve with some crusty bread!