Meal Kit
Gemelli and Ricotta Beef Meatballs
with garlic bread
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Jimmy Madla
Why are there so many memes about garlic bread? One does not simply ignore that it reigns supreme in the world of bread. We go beast mode on ours by adding pungent Parmesan cheese and serving it with meatballs enhanced with light and creamy ricotta cheese. Kick your normal pasta and meatballs recipe to the curb, there's a new sheriff in town.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
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6 oz. Gemelli Pasta
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1 French Roll
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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¼ cup Italian Breadcrumbs
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ oz. Parsley
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving) 732nnp3J
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Calories990
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Carbohydrates112g
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Net Carbs103g
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Fat38g
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Protein51g
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Sodium1600mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Colander
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, forming 20 meatballs. Work in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2, 3, and 5, cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, searing, 6-8 minutes, then simmering in sauce, 8-10 minutes.
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2, 3, and 5, cooking until sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, searing, 6-8 minutes, then simmering in sauce, 8-10 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve roll lengthwise.
Stem and mince parsley.Mince garlic. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, ricotta, breadcrumbs, half the cheese (reserve remaining for bread), parsley (reserve a pinch for garnish), 1/3 the garlic (reserve remaining for sauce and bread), a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
Form mixture into 10 meatballs, about the size of ping-pong balls. -
3 Sear the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and meatballs to hot pan. Roll occasionally until browned all over, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs sear, cook pasta. -
4 Cook Pasta and Bake Garlic Bread
Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, 12-14 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander.While pasta cooks, combine 2 tsp. olive oil, half the remaining garlic (reserve remaining for sauce), and remaining cheese (reserve a pinch for garnish) in another mixing bowl.Place roll on prepared baking sheet, cut side up, and top with garlic-cheese mixture. Bake in hot oven until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.While pasta cooks and bread bakes, make sauce. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan with meatballs to medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic to hot pan and cook, 30 seconds.
Add marinara sauce, reserved pasta cooking water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a low simmer and stir occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with meatballs and sauce and garnishing with remaining cheese and remaining parsley. Bon appétit!
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