Jul 14 2026
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The Meatball Recipe

Inspired by 11 Central
Time45m
Serves4

house made meatballs, fresh mozzarella & arugula with peso alfredo sauce

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Ingredients

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Meatballs and Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form and Cook Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

  3. 3

    Prepare Pesto Alfredo Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and pesto sauce. Stir until heated through and well combined. Cook for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    On each plate, place a bed of arugula, top with meatballs, and add slices of fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with pesto alfredo sauce before serving.

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