2 slices soft bread crusts removed and torn into small pieces
5 cloves garlic minced
2 eggs
1⁄ 2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1⁄ 4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons black pepper
For the topping (optional):
1 lb. dry spaghetti
2 cups marinara sauce
1 1⁄2 cups ricotta (from a 15-ounce container)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Heat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, bread, garlic, eggs, parsley, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, 1 cup of the Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons of the pepper. Shape the mixture into 30 meatballs. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the meatballs close together on the rack. Bake for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove the meatballs from the oven. If desired, combine the ricotta and remaining Parmesan and pepper. Spoon a few teaspoons of the ricotta mixture onto each meatball. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, until the ricotta just starts to brown. Divide the spaghetti, sauce, and meatballs among individual plates.
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