Dora Ricci's Tiny Meatballs Recipe

Name: Dora Ricci's Tiny Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground veal, or a combination of ground veal and ground pork; 1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons minced parsley; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1 egg; 1 1/2 to 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small white onion, peeled and sliced thinly; 8 canned plum tomatoes, drained; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, like basil, mint or oregano, or a combination

Servings: persons

1 pound ground veal, or a combination of ground veal and ground pork
1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 egg
1 1/2 to 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, peeled and sliced thinly
8 canned plum tomatoes, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, like basil, mint or oregano, or a combination

1
Combine the meat, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic and egg in a bowl, but do not overmix.
2
In a pan, heat all but two tablespoons of the oil to 370 degrees.
3
Meanwhile, form the meat mixture into little balls, no more than about of an inch in diameter.
4
When the oil is hot, fry a few at a time until they are brown on all sides and then drain them on paper towels.
5
In a saute pan, soften the onion in the remaining oil for 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and use a fork to smash them, continuing to cook until the sauce is thick, about 7 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Puree the sauce in a food processor.
9
Return to the pan, add the meatballs and let them bubble gently over medium-low heat for 3 mintues.
10
Just before serving, stir in the fresh herbs.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground veal, or a combination of ground veal and ground pork, 1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese, 2 tablespoons minced parsley, and more.

Yes, Dora Ricci's Tiny Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dora Ricci's Tiny Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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