Jul 14 2026
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Side Of Meatballs Or Italian Sausage Patties Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Polipo
Time1h
Serves4

House Made with Marinara and Ricotta

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Italian Sausage Patties

Marinara Sauce

Ricotta Topping

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.

Italian Sausage Patties

  1. 4

    Prepare the Sausage Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, fennel seeds, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. 5

    Form the Patties

    Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick. Place them on a plate or baking sheet.

  3. 6

    Cook the Sausage Patties

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and have a nice golden crust.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 8

    Make the Marinara Sauce

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  3. 9

    Add Fresh Basil

    Stir in chopped fresh basil right before serving for added freshness.

Ricotta Topping

  1. 10

    Prepare the Ricotta

    In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil and season with salt to taste. This will be used as a topping.

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