Polpette Ricotta Recipe
House-made tomato sauce, hand-crafted meatballs, ricotta, mozzarella & Pecorino Romano
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Ingredients
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Meatballs and Sauce
Method
Preparation and Cooking
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ricotta, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 6
Serve
Serve the meatballs with the sauce, topped with mozzarella and grated Pecorino Romano.
