Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs - Foodbook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for coating the pan
• 8-ounce block mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic finely minced
• 2/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, more to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter