ONE-POT MEATBALLS AND SAUCE
Made with equal parts ground beef (for flavor) and pork (for fat), these meatballs use a time-saving technique involving softening bread crumbs in an egg-ricotta mixture. This keeps them impossibly light and fluffy while forgoing the usual step of soaking bread in milk, which many meatball recipes require. Aside from leaving you one pot fewer to clean, making your tomato sauce in the same dish you've seared your meatballs in means you can take advantage of the flavorful bits left behind. Serve these however you see fit (this recipe makes enough sauce to dress four portions of spaghetti), but know that eating them out of the pot with a hunk of bread is also an option.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories meatballs, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings (about 12 meatballs)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, parsley, ricotta, Parmesan, bread crumbs, 2 of the chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and let sit for a few minutes to soften the bread crumbs.
- Add the beef and pork and season with black pepper. Using your hands, gently mix well to evenly incorporate ricotta mixture into the meat, while taking care not to overmix (or meatballs will become dense). Form the meat mixture into rounds slightly larger than a golf ball, about 2 ounces each. Be careful not to pack them too tightly; roll them just so they barely hold together.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add a few balls at a time, taking care not to crowd the pot. Using tongs, gently rotate the balls every so often to encourage them to keep their rounded shape. Cook until evenly browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Transfer meatballs to a large plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining balls.
- Once all the meatballs are browned, drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pot, leaving all the good browned bits behind. Return pot to medium heat and add onion and remaining 2 garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently until onion is totally softened and translucent (but not browned), about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if you like. Fill tomato can with water, swirling to get all the remaining bits of tomato, and add to pot, using just enough to thin the sauce without making it overly watery. Season with salt and pepper. Use this tomato can to hold your spoon or spatula while you cook.
- Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, just until the flavors meld and sauce has thickened a bit. Using tongs, return meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Scatter basil over and place a lid on the pot. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve meatballs on their own, or over garlic bread or spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 573, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 977 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Iremhi De
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Debra Curnock
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatballs and sauce. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I have even made this recipe for parties and it is always a hit. I highly recommend it.
Piryasha Tamang
[email protected]I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in under an hour. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I serve it over spaghetti or rice, and it is always a hit with my fam
Mohin Adnan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
sc _licious
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatballs and sauce. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I have even made this recipe for parties and it is always a hit. I highly recommend it.
TM Mitu
[email protected]I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in under an hour. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I serve it over spaghetti or rice, and it is always a hit with my fam
Ghazal Alwan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Tsepang Nyapholi
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatballs and sauce. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I have even made this recipe for parties and it is always a hit. I highly recommend it.
jolene holtzhausen
[email protected]I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in under an hour. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I serve it over spaghetti or rice, and it is always a hit with my fam
Lenard Sacro
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
NANA YAW PETER
[email protected]I was looking for a new meatballs and sauce recipe, and I am so glad I found this one. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Mqabil Pti
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for meatballs and sauce. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is always delicious. I have even made this recipe for parties and it is always a hit. I highly recommend it.
Layla Leslie
[email protected]I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I can usually have it on the table in under an hour. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I serve it over spaghetti or rice, and it is always a hit with my fam
Athar Bagwaya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
NABEEL Mughal
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Kashif Ahmad
[email protected]This is the best meatballs and sauce recipe I have ever tried. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Mauricio Lakatos
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is. I was able to make it in under an hour. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
demax brayo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lazaro Hernandez
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this one-pot meatballs and sauce recipe. It was so easy to make and the meatballs were so tender and flavorful. I served it over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.