Sweet Mini Meatball Appetizer #Ragu Recipe

Name: Sweet Mini Meatball Appetizer #Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients for Meatballs; 16 ounces lean ground beef; 16 ounces ground pork; 2 slices of day old Italian bread, soaked in water & squeezed dry (or whatever is available); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro; 1/4 cup finely minced onion (small onion); 3 large cloves finely minced garlic; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (24 ounce) jars Ragu(R) Pasta Sauce (old world style marinara sauce)

Servings: persons

Ingredients for Meatballs
16 ounces lean ground beef
16 ounces ground pork
2 slices of day old Italian bread, soaked in water & squeezed dry (or whatever is available)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or 1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1/4 cup finely minced onion (small onion)
3 large cloves finely minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (24 ounce) jars Ragu(R) Pasta Sauce (old world style marinara sauce)

1
Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 sheet pans with vegetable oil spray.
2
Mix together the beef and pork in a large bowl, turning a few times so as not to over mix.
3
Using a large fork or your hands, add bread and beaten eggs to meat and mix with about 6 or 7 turns. Add all remaining ingredients and gently incorporate into meat. Do not over mix or meatballs will be tough.
4
Make one inch meatballs (a 1-inch scoop helps ) and place on sprayed sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
5
While meatballs are cooking, pour both jars of Ragu Old World Style Marinara into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the meatballs are cooked, add to the Ragu sauce. Serve hot and provide small skewers on the side to pick up the meatballs. Reserve some of the sauce and place in a bowl for dipping the meatballs.

1257

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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: Ingredients for Meatballs, 16 ounces lean ground beef, 16 ounces ground pork, 2 slices of day old Italian bread, soaked in water & squeezed dry (or whatever is available), and more.

Yes, Sweet Mini Meatball Appetizer #Ragu 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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Sweet Mini Meatball Appetizer #Ragu

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Variations & substitutions

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