Single Meatball & Marinara Recipe
Ricotta salata and micro basil
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Ingredients
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Meatball
Marinara Sauce
Garnish
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Make the Meatball Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatball
Using your hands, form the meat mixture into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Place the formed meatball on a plate and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Season
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Meatball
- 5
Cook the Meatball
Carefully add the meatball to the simmering marinara sauce. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatball is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Garnishing
- 6
Serve and Garnish
Once the meatball is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate. Spoon marinara sauce over the meatball, then sprinkle with crumbled ricotta salata and top with micro basil.
