Meatballs alla pizzaiola are a tasty, easy main course full of flavor without having to fry the meatballs first. You’ll have a truly mouth-watering dish, and don’t forget to have some bread ready for dipping. You can also prepare these meatballs in advance and bake them just before sitting down at the table, so you won’t have to spend all your time in the kitchen if you have guests. Everyone will love them.
Curious? Find out how to prepare meatballs in sauce right after the photo, as always, but first take a look below where I leave you other ideas to make different kinds of meatballs every time!!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Meatballs alla Pizzaiola
- 14 oz beef (ground)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 pinches pepper
- 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 pinches salt
Tools
- 1 Baking dish (oven-safe) glass
- 2 Bowls
Preparation of Meatballs alla Pizzaiola
Prepare the meatballs alla pizzaiola starting from the meatballs.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, salt, and pepper, and work with your hands to combine.
Shape the mixture into as many meatballs as you prefer and set them aside on a cutting board.
Prepare the pizzaiola sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a second bowl.
Slice the mozzarella and let it drain from its preserving liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350°F, drizzle a little oil on the baking dish, arrange the meatballs, and bake them for 10/12 minutes, then remove them from the oven.
Add the pizzaiola sauce and bake again for at least 20 minutes.
Turn off the oven, place the mozzarella on top of the meatballs, and put them back in the oven long enough to melt the mozzarella.
Serve the meatballs in sauce piping hot, accompanied by some good bread for the final dip.
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Storing Meatballs alla Pizzaiola
The meatballs alla pizzaiola can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
You can freeze the meatballs alla pizzaiola, then let them thaw at room temperature and heat them in a pan or microwave.
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