Mama's Meatballs

Brian McDonald

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Meatballs

Ingredients

2 qts. ricotta
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp. honey
Salt, to taste

For the meatballs:

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground italian sausage
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 jar marinara

Optional toppings:

Fresh basil
shaved parmesean
Olive Oil

Instructions

For the lemon ricotta:

Add All ingredients to bowl and mix with a whisk until fully incoporated
set aside

For the meatballs:

For the meatballs: Knead all ingredients together (excluding the marinara) with your hands, then divide into 2.5 oz. pieces.
Shape into balls and add to greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350° until they reach 165° by thermometer.
Add marinara to a skillet and toss meatballs in marinara.

Notes

To serve, spread a layer of ricotta, place meatballs on top, and spoon in extra marinara. Add basil, shaved parmesan, and drizzle with olive oil to finish.

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