Trattoria Meatballs Recipe
Pomodoro sauce, pecorino Romano, torn basil, grilled housemade focaccia.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Pomodoro Sauce
Grilled Focaccia
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Pomodoro Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir. Season with salt and sugar, and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Add the torn basil leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary. Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Grilled Focaccia
- 7
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 8
Let the Dough Rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 9
