Ease of preparation rating: Medium.
Yield: 4-5 servings.
Ingredients
2/3 pound (300g) ground veal
2/3 pound (300g) of ground pork
1 egg, beaten
½ cup (120ml) ricotta cheese
½ cup (120ml) parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup (60ml) fresh parsley, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup (80ml) breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
1 teaspoon (5ml) black pepper
½ teaspoon (3ml) ground nutmeg
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Method
Preheat oven to 375oF (190oC).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, egg, ricotta, parmesan, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg and breadcrumbs.
Roll the balls (with your hands or using an ice cream scoop) to desired size.
Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
Serve immediately with your choice of sauce.
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