Pork & Ricotta Meatballs * Recipe
roasted tomato, parmesan, basil, skillet toast
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Roasted Tomatoes
Skillet Toast
Garnish
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil, grated Parmesan, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Roasted Tomatoes
- 4
Prepare the Tomatoes
While the meatballs are baking, wash the cherry tomatoes and place them in a baking dish.
- 5
Season the Tomatoes
Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- 6
Roast the Tomatoes
Roast in the same oven as the meatballs for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
Skillet Toast
- 7
- 8
Toast the Bread
Add the sliced crusty bread to the skillet and toast on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 9
Add Garlic Flavor
Rub the toasted bread with the cut side of the whole garlic clove for added flavor.
Garnish
- 10
Prepare the Garnish
Once the meatballs and tomatoes are done, garnish with fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.
