Meatball Wellingtons

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 3 -Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4 -Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5 -Add the Italian sausage to a large mixing bowl.

Step 6 -Add the cooked onion and garlic, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper to the Italian sausage, mixing it together.

Step 7 -Form the meat mixture into 9 meatballs, stuffing each meatball with a mozzarella ball.

Step 8 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 9 -Add the meatballs and sear until browned all over, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 10 -Remove the meatballs and let them drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 11 -Sprinkle flour on a large sheet of parchment paper and place the puff pastry on top of it.

Step 12 -Use a rolling pin to roll the puff pastry into a thin layer.

Step 13 -Slice the pastry into thirds in both directions, leaving you with 9 squares.

Step 14 -Wrap each meatball in a square of puff pastry, tucking the pastry under the ball.

Step 15 -Place the meatballs on a baking sheet.

Step 16 -Brush the balls with the egg white.

Step 17 -Bake the Meatball Wellingtons until golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 18 -Serve hot.