Mozzarella Meatballs With Warm Asparagus And Potato

Name: Mozzarella Meatballs With Warm Asparagus And Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds small new potatoes halved; 1 pound white asparagus green and; 1/3 pound serrano ham sliced; 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved; ⅓ tablespoons olive oil; 1 roll day-old bread, soaked in water for 5-10 mins then water squeezed out; 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped; 1 tablespoon English mustard; 1 onion finely diced; 1 egg; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 pound mozzarella cut into 12 slices; 1 tablespoon blanched almonds toasted and finely chopped; 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 pinch granulated sugar; 2 lemons 2 zested, 1 juiced

Servings: persons

2 1/4 pounds small new potatoes halved
1 pound white asparagus green and
1/3 pound serrano ham sliced
1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved
⅓ tablespoons olive oil
1 roll day-old bread, soaked in water for 5-10 mins then water squeezed out
1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1 tablespoon English mustard
1 onion finely diced
1 egg
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound mozzarella cut into 12 slices
1 tablespoon blanched almonds toasted and finely chopped
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 pinch granulated sugar
2 lemons 2 zested, 1 juiced

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Cook the potatoes in salted, boiling water for 12-15 mins, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, cook the green and white asparagus in a separate pots of salted boiling water for 6-8 mins then drain and rinse under cold water.
2
Toss the potatoes, white and green asparagus, ham, and tomatoes with 3 tbsp oil then spread onto a baking tray and season. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden.
3
Mix the bread, 1/2 the parsley, the mustard, onion, egg and ground beef and season. Form into 12 meatballs. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan, add the meatballs and sear for 12-15 mins, turning. Place the meatballs in a baking dish and top each one with mozzarella. Bake for 4-5 mins until the cheese melts.
4
Remove the vegetables from the oven then toss with the chopped almonds, vinegar, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining oil and parsley. Season.
5
Divide the meatballs and warm asparagus and potato salad between 6 plates and serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 pounds small new potatoes halved, 1 pound white asparagus green and, 1/3 pound serrano ham sliced, 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes halved, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella Meatballs With Warm Asparagus And Potato Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Mozzarella Meatballs With Warm Asparagus And Potato Salad

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