FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Step 1:
  Preheat the oven to 450°F and position the rack towards the top of the oven if necessary.
• 2.   Step 2:
  In a bowl, mix the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices.
• 3.   Step 3:
  Season with salt and pepper.
• 4.   Step 4:
  Using your hands, form balls with about 2 tablespoons of meat each.
• 5.   Step 5:
  Insert a few bocconcini pearls (about 4) or a small cube of cheese in the middle of each ball, then cover with the meat.
• 6.   Make sure the cheese is not visible.
• 7.   Step 6:
  Spray some cooking spray on a baking sheet.
• 8.   Step 7:
  Place the balls on the sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
• 9.   Do not overcook to prevent the cheese from melting out.
• 10.   Step 8:
  While the balls are cooking, heat the tomato sauce.
• 11.   Step 9:
  At the end of the cooking time, place the balls on a plate and cover with sauce.
• 12.   Step 10:
  Garnish with some grated Parmesan and parsley.
• 13.   These balls can be served as appetizers, on pasta, in a sub sandwich, or as a main dish, for example with roasted potatoes and a salad.

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