Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Lb. Ground Beef
  • 1/3 Lb. Ground Pork
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Garlic, Granulated
  • 3 Tbsp. Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 1/3 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 Cup Whole Milk Ricotta
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Onion, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. Flat Leaf Parsley, fresh chopped
  • 1 Jar Stancato’s Naples Marinara

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl combine the beef, pork, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta, and parsley.
  3. In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and then add in the onions.
  4. Saute until onions have softened and are translucent.
  5. Allow the onions to cool and then add to the bowl and mix well.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Roll meatball mix into balls and place onto an oven safe dish.
  8. Place into the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F.
  9. Remove meatballs from the oven and drain off any excess grease.
  10. Place meatballs in a pan and cover with Stancato’s Naples Marinara and allow to simmer until ready to serve.