Caprese Meatballs Food

CAPRESE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with nonstick foil.
• In large bowl, mix all ingredients just until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) balls. Place in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of meatball reads 160°F.

CAPRESE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pesto, salt, pepper and egg in a large mixing bowl with your hands, taking care to not overwork the meat. Form golf ball-size meatballs (about 24) and stuff each with 1 mozzarella cube. Evenly space the meatballs on the baking sheet. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 minutes.
• Add the Classic Tomato Basil Sauce and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Transfer the meatballs to slow cooker, cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.
• Allow the meatballs to cool slightly before serving, and adjust with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Cut an "X" in the bottom of each tomato and blanch in a large pot of boiling water 10 seconds. Immediately transfer the tomatoes with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to cool, then peel, seed and chop.
• Cook the garlic in the oil in a small, heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and add the fresh basil. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

SHEET PAN TURKEY CAPRESE MEATBALLS WITH ROSEMARY SMASHED POTATOE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, grease with cooking spray, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the turkey, egg, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, pepper flakes, bread crumbs, parmesan and parsley until evenly incorporated. Form into balls about the size of a golf ball and place on one side of the baking sheet.
• Scatter the tomatoes around the meatballs.
• Place the potatoes, in a single layer, on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season the potatoes with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft enough to smash. Give them a gently push down with a potato masher. Then drizzle with a bit more olive oil and sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Return to oven for another 10 minutes.
• Remove once more and top the meatballs and tomatoes with the cheese. Place under the broiler until melted through, about a minute. Top with basil and serve.