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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Brandon Sapien
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Natilie Liscum
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the ricotta filling was delicious. I think I would add some more moisture to the meatballs next time, maybe by using a mixture of ground beef and pork.
Ismael reko VD
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again.
Mohamed Boucetta
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again.
ajmi khochtali
[email protected]I made these meatballs for dinner tonight and they were a hit! My family loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Lea Ozeir
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the ricotta filling was delicious. I think I would add some more moisture to the meatballs next time, maybe by using a mixture of ground beef and pork.
April Moore
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I still liked these meatballs. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again, but I might use a different type of cheese
Linda Okaye
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Byaruhanga Modreen
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again.
Phemelo Golden
[email protected]I've made these meatballs a few times now and they're always a hit. I love that they're so easy to make and that they can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop. They're also a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese.
Imram Imran1234
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the ricotta filling was creamy and delicious. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were a hit with my family.
Adam Stevens
[email protected]These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the ricotta filling was delicious. I think I would add some more moisture to the meatballs next time, maybe by using a mixture of ground beef and pork.
Prema nondy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs themselves were tender and juicy. I would definitely make these again.
Dennis Chima
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and tasted great. I used a combination of ground beef and pork, and I added some chopped parsley and basil to the ricotta filling. They were a hit at my party!
ZOBAYEDUR RAHMAN
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect when I made these meatballs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so flavorful and moist, and the ricotta filling was a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.
md sabina
[email protected]The ricotta filling really makes these meatballs special. It adds a delicious creaminess and richness that you don't get with regular meatballs. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Yale Jeong
[email protected]I've made these meatballs a few times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect appetizer or main course, and everyone who tries them loves them.
Rizwan Khokhar
[email protected]These ricotta-filled meatballs were a hit! My family loved them and they were so easy to make. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the ricotta filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.