RICOTTA-FILLED MEATBALLS
Basic meatballs become dinner party fare when stuffed with rich, creamy ricotta cheese in this recipe from Apizz chef John LaFemina.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Run bread under water and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer bread to a large bowl and add veal, beef, pork, egg, onion, parsley, basil, cheese, and oregano; season with salt. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a large round meatball. Place meatballs in a large baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce and two cups of water. Spoon tomato sauce mixture over meatballs until liquid comes three-quarters of the way up the meatballs, adding more water if necessary. Cover baking dish with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and transfer to oven. Bake meatballs for 1 hour, rotating dish after 30 minutes.
- Make the stuffing: In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients. Transfer cheese mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip; set aside.
- Remove meatballs from baking dish and discard liquid. Using an apple corer or small knife, cut out a 1/2-inch hole in the bottom of each meatball; fill hole with cheese mixture and transfer meatballs to a large baking dish, hole side up.
- Serve: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over meatballs and transfer to oven. Bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Top each meatball with a tablespoon of ricotta cheese (it should look like it is oozing from the center) and sprinkle with Parmigiano; return to oven and heat for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Asad Aman
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Att Ullah
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit underwhelming. The ricotta filling was bland, and the meatballs themselves were dry. I won't be making these again.
Chady Haddad
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the ricotta filling - it's so creamy and delicious.
Rassl Gover
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and they were very flavorful. The ricotta filling added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making these again.
Mine bullet gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I actually really enjoyed these meatballs. The ricotta filling was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. The meatballs were also very moist and tender.
Adi Mughal
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more ricotta filling next time. Otherwise, they were pretty good.
Yaniyah Cruz
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about these meatballs at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They were absolutely delicious! The ricotta filling was a nice surprise, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
sheila Roe
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The ricotta filling was so flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Bristy BristyDay
[email protected]I made these ricotta-filled meatballs for my family last night, and they were a huge hit! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the ricotta filling added a delicious creamy texture. I will definitely be making these again.