Meatballs With Risoni Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• STEP 4.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• STEP 5.Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
• STEP 6.Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 7.In the same skillet, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 8.Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer.
• STEP 9.Add the cooked meatballs back to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
• STEP 10.While the meatballs are simmering, cook the risoni pasta according to package instructions.
• STEP 11.Once cooked, drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce.
• STEP 12.Stir well to coat the pasta with the sauce.
• STEP 13.Serve the meatballs with risoni hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Tips

• You can use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs for added flavor.
• To make the meatballs more tender, you can soak the breadcrumbs in milk before adding them to the mixture.
• If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the tomato sauce.
• Leftover meatballs with risoni can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply warm the meatballs and risoni in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover meatballs with risoni can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply warm the meatballs and risoni in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
• Serve the meatballs with risoni hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.