GIANT MEATBALLS WITH RICOTTA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil, for baking sheet
3 cups (1/2-inch pieces) crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed
1 cup whole milk
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
1 1/2 cups whole-milk fresh ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups Marinara Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside.
  • Place bread in a bowl and add milk to moisten. Chop bread into small pieces no larger than 1/4-inch and place in a large bowl. Add veal, beef, pork, egg, onion, parsley, oregano, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a large meatball. Transfer meatballs to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large saucepan. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce and simmer, partially covered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Arslan gull
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These are the best meatballs I've ever made! They're so juicy and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese filling is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Shvo Md
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I tried this recipe a few weeks ago and my family loved it! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the ricotta cheese filling was a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Karen Daccache
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I love these meatballs! They are so moist and flavorful. I always make a double batch so that I can have leftovers.


Langelihle Siifiso
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These were the best meatballs I have ever had! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Susanto Roy
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Maryjoy Obiedo
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The meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making these again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Co Jsghb
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Not bad!


Shahban Raja
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These meatballs were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were made with a lighter breadcrumb mixture.


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I was looking for a new meatball recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I am so glad I made it! These meatballs are so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making them again.


Mohammad Khayal
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I am not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the meatballs! The ricotta cheese added a subtle creaminess that I really liked.


Nikita Bhattarai
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These giant meatballs were a fun and easy way to change up our usual meatball recipe. The ricotta cheese filling added a nice touch of creaminess and moisture, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. We will definitely be making these again!


Stacey Beaulieu
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Meh.


Ball Sacks
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and bland. I won't be making these again.


Dev Joyy
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kamran Legend
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my guests! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese filling was a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Ajoy Paul
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! My family loved them, and they were the perfect addition to our spaghetti dinner. The ricotta cheese gave them a moist and tender texture, and the herbs and spices added a lot of flavor.