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Jumbo Cheesy Italian Meatballs

Food Network Kitchen
  • 60 minutes
  • Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

3 1/2 cups

torn stale Italian bread (about 1/4 loaf)

1 cup

whole milk

2

large eggs

2 lb

ground beef chuck

1

small bunch parsley, chopped(about 1 cup)

1/2 cup

grated parmesan cheese

1 clove

garlic, grated

Kosher salt

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

4

mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves

garlic, thinly sliced

1/4

to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 28 ounce can

crushed tomatoes

3

to 4 sprigs basil, plus chopped leaves for topping

Kosher salt

Ricotta cheese, for topping