Meatballs With Fennel Recipe
italian beef & pork meatballs seasoned with herbs, parmesan cheese & fennel seed, tomato basil sauce, topped with slaw of shaved fennel, arugula, red onion & lemon oil, crostini
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, fennel seeds, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- 4
Prepare the Tomato Basil Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato basil sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Serve
Once the meatballs are done, serve them topped with tomato basil sauce, slaw, and crostini on the side.


