Stuffed Saucy Meatballs & Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped fresh oregano
• 3 clove(s) garlic , minced
• ½ cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs
• 1-½ pounds ground beef
• Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)
• Hot cooked spaghetti rigati or linguine
• 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped fresh oregano
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 1 jar(s) (25 to 26 ounces) red pepper pasta sauce or other pasta sauce
  • 12 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (about ¹/₃ ounce each)
  • ½ teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 eggs , slightly beaten

Heat oven to 400°F. Combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions. Lightly shape into patties. Place 1 mozzarella ball in center of each patty. Shape beef around ch...

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