Hot and cheesy baked meatballs

Indulge in the delicious flavors of hot and cheesy baked meatballs, bursting with savory seasonings and culinary perfection.

Ingredients:

• One 24-ounce jar arrabbiata pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced hot cherry peppers 
• 12 store-bought spicy Italian meatballs (from the meat counter) 
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 
• One 8-ounce log fresh mozzarella, cut into 12 slices 
• 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves, torn 
• Crusty bread, salad leaves and Italian salad dressing, for serving

Instructions:

1. Heat up the oven to 220 °C.
2. Put the arrabbiata sauce in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and place the peppers on top. Next, add the meatballs and bake until they are thoroughly cooked, which usually takes about 18 to 20 minutes. Once the meatballs are ready, take them out of the oven and switch the oven to the broiler setting.
3. Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes on the meatballs and place a slice of mozzarella on each meatball. Put them under the broiler for around 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Finally, sprinkle the torn basil over the top.
4. Enjoy with some crusty bread and a side salad.

Summary:

• Calories: 1824 kcal
• Fat: 126 g
• Protein: 94 g
• Carbs: 81 g
• Potassium: 3225 mg
• Magnesium: 248 mg