Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 3/4 pounds meatloaf mix (1/4 lb each ground beef, veal and pork), or you can use all ground beef
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups of tomato sauce (homemade or jarred)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup slivered basil leaves
Instruction
- Make meatballs by combining meat, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and cream in a bowl. Mix together well and form into 12 meatballs. (These can be done ahead and refrigerated.)
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high, and add meatballs. Brown on all sides, turning gently, until they are browned but not cooked through, about 7-10 minutes total.
- Pour sauce into a large saucepan. Carefully add meatballs, and heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring from time to time, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Divide meatballs among plates, top with ricotta and slivered basil. Serve at once with bread on the side if you like!
