February Foodie Extra: Ambrosia Meatball Recipe

Francesca Pizzi shares her family’s recipe for meatballs made famous at Ambrosia Italian restaurant.

Nonna’s Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ lb ground veal
• 1 egg
• 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup fresh, chopped parsley
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Combine the meat in a large bowl. Add in egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan and seasonings.
3. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 3 oz ice cream scoop or scale, measure out the meatballs and then roll them into balls. Be sure to roll together lightly to maintain a moist texture.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until you can cut into a meatball in the middle and not see pink.
5. Top with your favorite sauce, add to your favorite pasta or eat them fresh out of the oven!