from food & wine: Made with ground beef, pork and bits of prosciutto, these hearty Roman meatballs are simmered in a tomato sauce and paired with gnocchi alla Romana (see related recipe at left). To ensure tender meatballs, don’t overwork the ingredients; mix them gently until just combined.
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk and let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the prosciutto, ground beef, pork, eggs, cheese, parsley, oregano, 3 Tbs. of the basil, 3 of the minced garlic cloves, the 1 tsp. salt and the 1/2 tsp. pepper. Add the soaked bread crumbs and mix gently until combined. Divide the meat mixture into 1/4-cup portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In an 11-inch French skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. Working in 2 batches, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan over medium heat, warm the remaining 3 Tbs. olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3 Tbs. basil.
Add the meatballs to the pan and cook, turning occasionally and basting with the sauce, until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately with the gnocchi alla Romana alongside.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (490g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 1109 | ||
Calories from Fat: 731 (66%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 81.3g | 108 % | |
Saturated Fat 28.8g | 144 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 37.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 8.7g | ||
Cholesterol 474.7mg | 146 % | |
Sodium 1515.2mg | 52 % | |
Potassium 995mg | 26 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 50.7g | 15 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 19 % | |
Sugars, other 46.1g | ||
Protein 42.6g | 61 % | |
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Calories per serving: 1109
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