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ground chuck egg bread crumbs onion olive oil red wine Italian tomatoes fresh basil freshly grated Parmesan Ricotta Mozzarella
Viewed: 32 - Published at: 6 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 lb. ground chuck
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs (unflavored)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 c. dry red wine
- 28 oz. can Italian tomatoes (including juice), chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 heaping tsp. dried
- 1 lb. ziti
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 lb. Ricotta
- 1/2 lb. Mozzarella, cubed
Method
- Prepare the meatballs by combining the beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion; mix well.
- Form into balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, rolling them around in your hands to make them round. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Pour in the red wine and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes (including juice) and basil; simmer for about 25 minutes.
