Parmesan-Dusted Meatballs Recipe

Name: Parmesan-Dusted Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup long-grain rice; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 large tomato, finely chopped; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/3 cup long-grain rice
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
2
Add the rice and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 12 minutes.
3
Drain and let cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork with the cooked rice, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, pepper and half of the garlic.
5
Blend thoroughly with your hands.
6
Wet your hands and roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
7
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
8
Add the onion, crushed red pepper and the remaining garlic and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
9
Add the tomato and cook, stirring occasionally, until saucy, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the meatballs, cover and cook over moderately low heat, carefully turning the meatballs a few times, until firm and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
11
Using tongs, transfer the meatballs to a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
12
In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan and parsley.
13
Roll the meatballs in the Parmesan-parsley mixture to coat, then transfer the meatballs to a platter, skewer with toothpicks and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup long-grain rice, 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs, 2 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Parmesan-Dusted 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.

Parmesan-Dusted Meatballs

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