Spicy Meatball Recipe
san marzano, mozzarella, pepperoni, ricotta, spicy honey*contains gluten *contains pork, veal and beef* dairy allergy (can omit the cheese to be dairy-free)
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, veal, beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned and cooked through.
Prepare Sauce
- 4
Cook the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crushed San Marzano tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble and Serve
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the saucepan with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
- 6
Add Toppings
Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving dish. Top with shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and dollops of ricotta cheese.
- 7
Drizzle with Spicy Honey
Before serving, drizzle spicy honey over the top for an extra kick.
