Will Coleman's Mozzarella Meatballs in White Bean and Tomato Sauce Rec

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Will Coleman's Mozzarella Meatballs in White Bean and Tomato Sauce Recipe

We're bean lovers over here. This is the OG lasagna soup... cheesy stuffed mozzarella meatballs in a moutwatering white bean tomato sauce. Dip your toast or eat it straight by the forkfull—there's no wrong way to enjoy.

by Will Coleman | @chefwillcoleman

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 large yellow onion, chopped

3 tbsp Sizzle

1 tsp dried chili flakes

Kosher salt

Ground black pepper

1 lb 80/20 ground beef

1 lb spicy Italian sausage

1½ cups breadcrumbs

2 large eggs

1½ tsp dried thyme

1 tsp hot paprika

4 oz mozzarella, chopped into ½ inch cubes (about 12 cubes)

For the White Bean Tomato Sauce:

½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes

1½ tsp dried oregano

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

1 14 oz can white beans (cannelloni, butter beans, pick your fave!)

½ cup water

Serve with:

Grated parmesan cheese

Drizzle

Crusty bread

Instructions

Active Time: 35 minutes

Full Time: 55 minutes

Serves 4

1

Place a large pot over medium heat and add Sizzle. Cook garlic and onions for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions become soft, and season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

2

Once cooked, remove from the heat and place half of the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Mix the onions and garlic with ground beef and sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, thyme, fennel, paprika, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and 1½ tsp kosher salt.

3

Once the meat is thoroughly combined with the ingredients, form medium-sized meatballs by hand or with a 5-ounce scoop. Press your thumb in the center of each meatball and place the mozzarella cube in. Form the meatball closed with your hands to cover the cheese.

4

Place the meatballs onto a large parchment-lined sheet tray. Place each meatball about a half inch apart from each other. Bake at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown.

5

While the meatballs are baking, place the pot back over medium heat and add in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, whole tomatoes, white beans, and water. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce reduces by a quarter.