Spanish Meatballs With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Spanish Meatballs With Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs; 1 lb ground pork; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; For the sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 slice white bread (large); 1/2 cup whole almond, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 cup jarred spanish pimiento, drained; 1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

For the meatballs
1 lb ground pork
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 slice white bread (large)
1/2 cup whole almond, toasted
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup jarred spanish pimiento, drained
1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
For the meatballs:.
2
In a bowl, combine pork, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Form into 1-inch balls.
3
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, saute the meatballs until well-browned and cooked through, about five minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4
For the sauce:.
5
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the slice of bread on both sides until golden (about 1 minute).
6
In a food processor, finely chop the bread, almonds, pepper flakes and garlic. Add the pimientos, tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper. Process to a smooth paste. Add the vinegar and process to combine. With the machine running, gradually add the oil in a thin stream to emusify the sauce.
7
Transfer meatballs to a serving plate and serve with Romesco sauce.

1331

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs, 1 lb ground pork, 1 cup fresh breadcrumb, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Spanish Meatballs With Romesco Sauce 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.

Spanish Meatballs With Romesco Sauce

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