INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup panko
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon milk
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 pound ground beef (or chicken or turkey)
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4-5 ounces mozzarella or provolone cut into small cubes (13-16 cubes)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1/2 cup chopped onions
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed Italian plum tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup water or chicken broth
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1 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
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1/2 teaspoon salt