RICOTTA-FILLED MEATBALLS WITH FENNEL AND CHILI
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put the ricotta in a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl; let drain in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, diced fennel, onion and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes; let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, put the bread in a bowl, add the milk and soak about 5 minutes. Mix the beef, veal and pork in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture, egg, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, pecorino, parmesan and parsley. Drain the bread, add it to the meat mixture and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the ricotta and salt to taste in a bowl; transfer to a pastry bag with a round tip. Form the meat mixture into 24 meatballs (slightly larger than golf balls). Make a 1-inch indentation in each meatball with your thumb, then pipe in about 1 teaspoon ricotta and form the meat around it to cover the cheese.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes; set aside. Warm the tomato sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat. Put the meatballs in the tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Divide the meatballs and sauce among bowls; serve over bucatini, if desired. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch each of red pepper flakes and fennel pollen, if desired.
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hasan babu
[email protected]These meatballs were really good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Becca McNab
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had. I will definitely be making them again.
Malik AnSar
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The ricotta filling was a great addition and added a nice creaminess to the meatballs. I will definitely be making these again.
As Love
[email protected]I thought these meatballs were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
MR Hossen YT
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Mahamodol Hoke
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Hana Cicmil
[email protected]These meatballs were really good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Hycent Igentius
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Proshad Shing
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had. I will definitely be making them again.
Tahmina Akhter
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The ricotta filling was a great addition and added a nice creaminess to the meatballs. I will definitely be making these again.
Huda Junaid
[email protected]I thought these meatballs were just okay. They were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Victor Bulus
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Taquira Jones
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.
Ali by
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more ricotta filling next time. Otherwise, they were very flavorful.
jonathan and riley
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the ricotta filling, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice richness and creaminess to the meatballs. I will definitely be making these again.
Chodhary Arshad
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Olwethu Vilakazi
[email protected]I've made these meatballs twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so flavorful and juicy, and the ricotta filling is a nice surprise. I highly recommend them!
Thomas Barton
[email protected]These ricotta-filled meatballs were a hit with my family! The fennel and chili added a nice touch of flavor, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.