Meatball Pizza

by Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs

Is mealtime a constant battle? One of the most common complaints from parents on message boards and Web sites is “how do I get my child to eat x, y and z?!?!”

There is good news for parents of picky-eaters: there is a solution. No more fighting, whining or crying at the dinner table. By pairing kid-friendly favorites (think macaroni and cheese) with nutritious ingredients (protein!) it is easier than ever before to get important nutrients into children everywhere.



Meatball Pizza

½ lb (13) frozen Casa Di Bertacchi fully cooked meatballs
1 (12-inch) pre-made pizza crust
1 (14 oz) jar pizza sauce
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
¼ tsp dried Italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay pizza crust on pizza pan. Spread 1 cup pizza sauce over crust. Sprinkle half the cheese over sauce. Place meatballs and 2 teaspoons of water in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave frozen meatballs on high for 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.

Cut each meatball in half. Toss meatballs with remaining sauce. Spoon meatballs over cheese layer, the cut side down. Layer remaining cheese over top of meatballs. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over pizza. Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.