Meatballs Al Forno Recipe
Served with long hot peppers, topped with mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
Topping
Sauce
Method
Prepare the Meatballs
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Prepare the Sauce
- 3
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
Bake and Serve
- 5
Arrange Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Pour the sauce over the meatballs on the baking sheet, ensuring they are well covered.
- 6
Add Mozzarella
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs evenly.
- 7
Bake
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 8
Prepare Peppers
While the meatballs are baking, roast the long hot peppers in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until blistered and charred, about 8-10 minutes.
- 9
Serve
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and serve hot with the roasted long hot peppers on the side.