Simplicity reigns in these beef and pork meatballs finished in a simple tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
Sauce:
How to make it
1
Meatballs: Preheat oven to 425°F.
2
In food processor, pulse BAKEN-ETS® Traditional Fried Pork Skins until finely ground.
3
In large bowl, combine beef, pork, ground BAKEN-ETS®, egg, Parmesan, parsley, cream, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Roll into 1-inch balls and arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Drizzle with oil.
4
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown and cooked through.
5
Sauce: Meanwhile, in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly golden. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
6
Stir meatballs into sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly, sauce clings to meatballs and flavors are married. Stir in basil before serving.