Delicious Meatball Parmesan Recipe Paired with Sicilian Tifeo Rosso Wine
Nov 03, 2024
Meatball Parmesan
SERVINGS 4-6
A simple, hearty, delicious meal all made in one pan! Italian spiced pork meatballs are seared in a shallow Dutch oven, and then smothered in a simple tasty marinara sauce and slowly braised to tenderness. Topped with cheese before serving to create a bubbly tasty masterpiece. Serve alongside noodles, rice, or crusty bread and a green salad. Perfectly paired with a red wine with fruity notes.
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Tasting notes - Tifeo Rosso
Tifeo Rosso has a delicate ruby color. The first fruity notes of blackberries and yellow fleshed fruits like peach or apricot are followed by subtle scents of forest floor, tobacco,spices and leather, balanced by freshness and rich mineral notes.
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Ingredients
- 2 small onions
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1.5 lbs ground pork
- 3/4 cup panko-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 8oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Directions
Finely dice the onions and grate 2 cloves of garlic. Place half the onions and grated garlic into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the pork, panko, and seasonings to the bowl and mix a few times to break up the pork. Crack the egg over the mixture and continue to mix forming a soft mixture that is evenly blended and uniform.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Using a small scoop or two spoons, scoop the mixture into¼ cup portions and roll into meatballs. Place meatballs in an oven-proof baking dish, and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the tops are golden, but not cooked through.
Crush the remaining garlic and roughly chop. In a small bowl mix together the crushed tomatoes, remaining onion, and garlic.
Remove from oven, pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and has reduced a little. Remove from the oven and generously cover the meatballs with grated mozzarella. Return to oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and brown. If you would like the cheese to be extra crisp, broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from oven and place the meatballs on the table, while the cheese is still hot and bubbling!Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Gambino Winery
Nestled off the coast of the Italian mainland, on the beautiful island of Sicily, you'll find our stunning gem- the Gambino Winery. Perched on the side of Mt Etna, an active volcano overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the unique climate and soil conditions of this picturesque location is the perfect setting to produce the world's most exquisite wines.
Tifeo Rosso
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Finish: Ripe and evolving tannins
Aroma: Cherry, Leather and Vanilla
Serve at: 65-68 °F