These mouthwatering meatballs made with a hearty tomato basil sauce pack a flavourful punch in just a small bite.
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Ingredients
1/2 pound ground lean beef
1/2 pound spicy Italian spicy pork sausage, casings removed
1 pound fresh ricotta cheese, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 cup fresh bread, torn into small pieces, soaked in milk, squeezed dry
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
All-purpose flour, dusting meatballs
Olive oil, for frying
2 cups tomato basil sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Directions
In a large bowl, add beef, sausage meat, ricotta, garlic, onion, bread, eggs, and one-quarter cup of Parmesan cheese, mix until well combined, then cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Meanwhile, sprinkle a generous amount of flour on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
With floured hands, gently shape the chilled meat mixture into walnut-sized balls and place them on a floured tray.
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add about three-quarter-inch of oil and heat to slightly smoking.
Working in batches, gently place meatballs into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about three minutes per side, turning only once. Keep meatballs in a low oven while frying the rest.
Spoon warmed tomato sauce on a serving platter, arrange meatballs on top, garnish with parsley and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan and serve immediately. Enjoy!