Mom's Meatball Recipe
Three of Mom’s recipe meatballs made of beef, pork and veal with ricotta and our rosemary breadcrumbs simmered in marinara served with a slice of focaccia
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Focaccia
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Meats
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Add ricotta cheese, rosemary breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
- 3
Combine Mixture
Mix until all ingredients are well combined, but do not overmix.
- 4
Shape Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Cooking Marinara Sauce
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Cook Onions
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add Garlic
Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 8
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking Meatballs
- 10
Cook Meatballs
Gently add the meatballs to the marinara sauce and cover. Let them simmer in the sauce for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally.
Serving
- 11
Plate Dish
Serve the meatballs hot, spooned over marinara sauce, alongside a slice of focaccia.
