How to Make Easy Crockpot Meatballs Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

Ricotta Meatless Meatballs With Sauce

Just put out some toothpicks and some small plates.

Recipe Summary Ricotta Meatless Meatballs With Sauce

"Polpette di ricotta al sugo", as these are known in Italian, are meatless balls made out of ricotta cheese and homemade bread crumbs. Think meatballs, but without the meat! The soft balls are then simmered in a simple homemade tomato sauce. I like to serve these with a side of greens, such as broccoli rabe.

Ingredients | Easy Crockpot Meatballs Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

⅔ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

2 large eggs, beaten

4 cups homemade dry bread crumbs

1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

⅓ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

¼ cup red wine

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 teaspoons white sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Line a baking sheet or large plate with waxed paper.

Combine ricotta cheese and eggs in a large bowl; mix well. Add bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly blended.

Take a scoop of the mixture with a small cookie scoop and put it in the palm of your hands. Roll it into a ball and place on the waxed paper. Repeat until all of the mixture has been shaped into balls. Place in the refrigerator while you make the sauce.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, wine, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer.

Add ricotta balls to the sauce. Simmer, shaking the pan occasionally to cover the balls with sauce, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

To make homemade bread crumbs, remove the crusts from sliced bread and grind in a food processor.

Info | Easy Crockpot Meatballs Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

TAG : Ricotta Meatless Meatballs With Sauce

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Images of Easy Crockpot Meatballs Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

Easy Crockpot Meatballs Grape Jelly Chili Sauce : Once you have your meatballs, whether frozen or homemade meatballs ones ready and browned, add them to the crockpot with a jar of grape jelly and a bottle of chili sauce.