Jul 13 2026
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Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by The Fountain Room
Time1h 30m
Serves4

VEAL & PORK, HOUSE-MADE RED SAUCE, PESTO, GOAT CHEESE, GRILLED BREAD

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

House-Made Red Sauce

Pesto

Grilled Bread

Garnish

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground veal, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Chill Meatballs

    Refrigerate the meatballs for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.

House-Made Red Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 6

    Finish Sauce

    Add fresh basil just before serving to brighten the sauce.

Pesto Preparation

  1. 7

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Grilled Bread Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Bread

    Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides.

  2. 9

    Grill Bread

    Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Cook Meatballs

    In a large skillet, add the chilled meatballs and pour the red sauce over them. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Place meatballs on a serving plate, drizzle with pesto, and sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top. Serve with grilled bread and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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