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
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Make Tomato Braise
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.
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Cook Meatballs
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
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Shape Pizza Dough
Roll out the pizza dough onto a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Prepare Ricotta
Mix Ricotta
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped parsley.
Serve
Plate the Dish
Serve the meatballs on a plate with tomato sauce, alongside slices of pizza bread and dollops of ricotta.
