Whipped Ricotta + Meatballs Recipe
veal | pork | beef | red sauce
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Red Sauce
Whipped Ricotta
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground veal, ground pork, and ground beef.
- 2
Add Ingredients
Mix in the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Red Sauce
- 5
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Fresh Herbs
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Whipped Ricotta
- 9
Blend the Ricotta
In a food processor, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
- 10
Whip Until Smooth
Blend until creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembly
- 11
Combine Everything
Serve the baked meatballs topped with the red sauce and a dollop of whipped ricotta.
