The Meatball App Recipe
tomato braised meatballs(3), pizza bread, ricotta
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Braise
Pizza Bread
Ricotta
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Make Tomato Braise
- 3
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Cook Meatballs
- 5
Add Meatballs to Sauce
Gently place the meatballs into the tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Prepare Pizza Bread
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 7
Shape Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough onto a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- 8
Prepare Ricotta
- 9
Mix Ricotta
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped parsley.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the meatballs on a plate with tomato sauce, alongside slices of pizza bread and dollops of ricotta.
