Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 pound lean ground bef
• 1 pound ground pork
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ½ cup diced onion
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

For the Loaded Mashed Potatoes

• 3 cups mashed potatoes (about 5 potatoes, if using homemade)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Marinara Sauce

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ¼ cup onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 4 large basil leaves, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• ¼ teaspoon oregano

For the Topping

• 12 slices mozzarella cheese