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19Ingredients
80Minutes
120Calories
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Description
Learn the secret to light & fluffy meatballs using Daniel's secret ingredient: ricotta. You'll also learn which herbs are OK to use dried, how to sweat vegetables, and master dicing onions.
Ingredients
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24 SERVINGS
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 1/4 bunch fresh oregano
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 tsp. salt (for sauce)
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (for sauce)
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 cans canned tomatoes (preferably San Marzano, 28 oz. per can)
- 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef (preferably course ground chuck)
- 1 lb. ground pork (preferably course ground butt)
- 2 tsp. salt (for meatballs)
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (for meatballs)
- 1/2 tsp. ground fennel
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs (unseasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (for meatballs)
- grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
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120Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories120Calories from Fat80 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat9g14% |
Saturated Fat3g15% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol35mg12% |
Sodium480mg20% |
Potassium105mg3% |
Protein6g |
Calories from Fat80 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate3g1% |
Dietary Fiber0g0% |
Sugars<1g |
Vitamin A4% |
Vitamin C4% |
Calcium4% |
Iron4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(16)
Yummly User a year ago
YUM! Very nostalgic, flavorful, and juicy, brought me back to my first times in eating meatballs. 😋 I will be making this again soon, but next time inviting friends as well!
Yummly User a year ago
this recipe is delicious
Yummly User 2 years ago
These were very much a family pleaser. Not a word at the dinner table and seconds all around. Even with the red pepper flakes that the wife usually balks at, these were a big hit. im actually going to make them again for a work event.
Yummly User 3 years ago
I only made the meatballs and they were superb.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Absolutely delicious! Not a meatball fan but, I’ll make these again.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Very good! Will have again.
Yummly User 4 years ago
AMAZING!! Took me a little longer than 80 minutes, but boy was it worth it! Best meatballs AND sauce I've ever had, the whole family loved it too, even my onion haters.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Awesome recipe! I was a little concerned about the ricotta, but it was a huge plus.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Absolutely delicious!!
Yummly User 4 years ago
oh my God. Both the meat balls & sauce came out fantastic. I made Thin spegetti with this meal. Great recipe.
Yummly User 4 years ago
I really liked these very tasty
Yummly User 4 years ago
Sauce was perfect and easily the best meatballs I’ve made/ate
Yummly User 4 years ago
Very good!! New go to for dinner ♥️
Yummly User 4 years ago
Perfect! this will be my go to red sauce forever! I'm going to fry my balls in good olive oil then finish cooking them in the sauce till done.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Very good, simple basic flavor.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Turned out great, I slow cooked the sauce for like 6 hours, and I left my feta cheese in chunks, and the meatballs turned out incredible!