Classic Meatballs And Tomato Sauce From Jianna

Make Sauce

  1. Pulse celery, onion, carrot, and fennel until lightly chopped.

  2. Heat oil.

  3. Cook vegetable mixture 5 to 8 minutes until caramelized.

  4. Add garlic and stir quickly.

  5. Add wine and reduce until dry.

  6. Add pureed tomatoes, 3½ cups water, and oregano.

  7. Simmer 1 hour on low heat, stirring occasionally.

  8. Add fresh basil leaves.

  9. Puree sauce.

  10. Season with salt.

Make Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C.

  2. Mix ricotta, egg, egg yolk, milk, garlic, and oregano.

  3. Combine veal, pork, and ricotta mixture. Mix well.

  4. Add salt, panko, and Parmesan. Mix well.

  5. Form 1½ oz. meatballs.

  6. Place meatballs on a baking sheet.

  7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 71°C.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍖Meatballs

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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