Sasto family meatballs

Sasto family meatballs

By Isabella Haddad
25’ Prep time
30’ Cook time
55’ Total time
260 Calories
25 Serving

Summary

Every italian family has their own version of meatballs. chef joe is sharing his secret family recipe – the perfect combination of cheesy, meaty goodness, these meatballs are fall apart tender. use this recipe for fine-dining cooking techniques to ensure that your balls turn out the best they can be!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand, be sure not to overpack or overmix.
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Step 2

Form into balls carefully and don’t press too tightly. Balls should be round and smooth, not rough around the edges.
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Step 3

Add olive oil into a pan over medium heat and fry both sides of the balls.
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Step 4

Bring a pot of marinara to a simmer. Turn off the heat and plunge the balls into the sauce.
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Step 5

Allow the balls to hang out and finish cooking for 20 minutes.
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Step 6

Cover with cheese and sauce and enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    5 tablespoons
  • Ground pork
    Ground pork
    1 lb
  • Ground beef
    Ground beef
    2 lb
  • Ground salumi trimmings
    Ground salumi trimmings
    1 lb
  • Parmigiano reggiano
    Parmigiano reggiano
    1 cup
  • Calabrian chile paste
    Calabrian chile paste
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Ricotta cheese
    Ricotta cheese
    1 cup
  • Dried parsley
    Dried parsley
    1 tablespoon
  • Egg
    Egg
    1

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