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 bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino Romano, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
Pomodoro Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned whole tomatoes (crushed by hand or with a spoon), followed by salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- 7
Add Basil
Stir in the torn basil leaves just before serving.
Grilled Focaccia
- 8
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- 9
Knead the Dough
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 10