Sadly, Marcella’s has left Colorado but, lucky us, they were kind enough to share their recipe for their famous Braised Veal Meatball and their marinara sauce.
Marcella’s Braised Veal Meatball aka The Eighth Wonder of the World
Recipe courtesy Marcella’s, a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant concept in Ohio
Ingredients:
8 oz. ground veal
8 oz. ground beef
4 oz. fresh brioche breadcrumbs (no crust)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 T. herb mix (¼ TBS thyme, ¼ TBS oregano, ¼ TBS parsley)
¼ tsp. crushed red chili flakes
½ T. kosher salt
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 TBS all-purpose flour
2 oz. marinara (recipe below)
Instructions:
In a food processer blend the brioche until very fine.
Place breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl with the meat.
Add all the dry ingredients, ricotta and sauce.
Using a mixer, combine the mixture together.
Slowly add heavy cream to the mixture, blending on low speed.
Blend together for five minutes and let rest in refrigerator for several hours.
Portion with a 6 oz. scoop or measure out on a scale.
Deep fry the meatball at 350 degrees until a crust forms and the meatball is golden brown.
Place in a 2” baking dish and top with marinara.
Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until an internal temperature of 180 degrees is reached.
Marinara Sauce to Serve with Marcella’s Meatball and Marina
Ingredients:
2 cans Alta Cucina Whole Tomatoes (or brand of your choice)
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1 diced white onion
1/3 cup minced garlic
1 cup red wine
3 TBS chopped Italian parsley
4 torn basil leaves
Black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
Season with salt.
Add red wine and reduce by half, simmering it on low heat to cook it down.
Add black pepper to taste.
Add all the tomatoes and juice and simmer for at least two hours.
Add the herbs and serve.
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