Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Dinner at Home
Mixed Green Salad with Balsamic-Dijon Vinagrette
Ricotta-Basil Meatballs with Artichoke Cream Sauce
Usually I make meatballs with with ground turkey, but we had ground beef this time.
Meatballs:
-1 lb ground beef
-3/4 cup ricotta
-3 cloved garlic, minced
-1 handful chopped fresh basil
-1 egg
-salt and pepper to taste
Thoroughly combine all ingredients with your hands. Roll into balls that are 1 inch in diameter. Sautee in a large pan on medium high heat in batches of 10 or so, until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Sauce:
-1 lb ground beef
-3/4 cup ricotta
-3 cloved garlic, minced
-1 handful chopped fresh basil
-1 egg
-salt and pepper to taste
Thoroughly combine all ingredients with your hands. Roll into balls that are 1 inch in diameter. Sautee in a large pan on medium high heat in batches of 10 or so, until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Sauce:
-1 large onion, diced
-6 cloves garlic, minced
-1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, diced
-1/2 cup cream
-1 large handful fresh basil, chopped
Sautee onions and garlic over low heat until soft and translucent. Add tomatos and artichokes and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or so, covered. Add the cream and basil and stir for a few more minutes. Add the meatballs and coat thoroughly. Sprinkle liberally with fresh parmasean, if you have it.
Labels: beef, dinner recipes, homemade, Italian
# posted by Giao and Alexis @ 9:02 PM 
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