GIANT MEATBALLS WITH RICOTTA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Olive oil, for baking sheet
3 cups (1/2-inch pieces) crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed
1 cup whole milk
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
1 1/2 cups whole-milk fresh ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups Marinara Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside.
  • Place bread in a bowl and add milk to moisten. Chop bread into small pieces no larger than 1/4-inch and place in a large bowl. Add veal, beef, pork, egg, onion, parsley, oregano, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a large meatball. Transfer meatballs to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large saucepan. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce and simmer, partially covered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Cali Canalez
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The meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt in the mixture next time.


waleed gamer
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The meatballs were a bit bland. I think I would add more spices to the mixture next time.


Hassen Ahmednur
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These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more ricotta cheese to the mixture next time.


Shokat Ghouri
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Shah Rajpoot
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These meatballs are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold. I like to serve them with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, and honey mustard.


Mr Salah
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I've made these meatballs with both ground beef and ground turkey. They're delicious either way. I also like to add a little bit of Italian seasoning to the meatball mixture.


Md Mojnu Mia
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. They're also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. I like to add grated carrots and zucchini to the meatball mixture.


BRYCE morgan
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I made these meatballs for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Kevin Maruta
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These meatballs are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and filling, and the ricotta cheese filling adds a touch of richness. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Mercy Black
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese filling is a delicious surprise. I highly recommend this recipe.


quratulain aini
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These meatballs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Leroy Truesdale
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce and they were a hit with my family.


David Otchere
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these were amazing! The ricotta cheese filling was a game-changer. I will definitely be making these again.


jayden braund
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had! The ricotta cheese filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Tara Smith
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make, too. I will definitely be making these again.


dalshiya Dalshi
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the ricotta cheese filling added a delicious creaminess. I will definitely be making these again.