Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 lb 90/10 ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 4 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1- cup panko crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (may substitute grated Parmesan cheese)
  • 2 minced shallots
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 28 oz can of tomato sauce
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Place all ingredients (except fresh parsley and tomato sauce) in a medium sized bowl and mix thoroughly until combined and mixture is firm.
  • Coat hands in olive oil and use hands to form mixture into 3-4 oz. balls.
  • Drop meatballs in tomato sauce in large frying pan. Add about 1/4-1/2 cup of water so the sauce can reduce and simmer. Let cook for about 10 minutes on one side.
  • Turn them over and add some more water and cook for about another 10 minutes, use spoon to cover meatballs with the sauce as they simmer.