Italian Sunday Supper

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  ½ tsp
• broccoli
  1 c
• butter
  4 tbsp
• ciabatta
  2 units
• fresh mozzarella
  4 oz
• garlic powder
  ¾ tsp
• ground pork
  8 oz
• lemon
  1 unit
• marinara sauce
  1 c
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  2 tbsp
• parmesan cheese
  3 tbsp
• salt
  ¾ tsp
• tortelloni
  8 oz
• water
  ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

• medium bowl
• medium ovenproof pan
• baking sheet
• small microwave-safe bowl

1. 

   1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce. Pick parsley leaves from stems, discard stems, and mince leaves. Mince chives. Thinly slice fresh mozzarella . Thinly slice lemon into rounds. Halve ciabatta .

   fresh mozzarella: 4 oz, lemon: 1 unit, ciabatta: 2 units
2. 

   2

   In a medium bowl , combine ground pork , panko breadcrumbs , half the minced herbs, half the parmesan cheese , ¾ tsp garlic powder , ¾ tsp salt , and black pepper . Form into 8 meatballs. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning, until browned all over ⏱️ 7 minutes . Add marinara sauce and ¼ cup water . Reduce to a low simmer to keep warm.

   ground pork: 8 oz, panko breadcrumbs: 2 tbsp, parmesan cheese: 3 tbsp, garlic powder: ¾ tsp, salt: ¾ tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, marinara sauce: 1 c, water: ¼ cup
3. 

   3

   While meatballs cook, toss broccoli and lemon rounds on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lightly squeeze lemon rounds as you toss to release juices. Roast until tender and lightly browned ⏱️ 15 minutes .

   broccoli: 1 c
4. 

   4

   Place 2 tbsp butter in a small microwave-safe bowl . Microwave until melted ⏱️ 30 seconds . Stir in remaining garlic powder, then brush onto cut sides of ciabatta. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven until golden brown ⏱️ 4 minutes . Once done, remove from oven and heat broiler to high.

   butter: 4 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Add tortelloni to boiling water. Cook until tender and floating to the top ⏱️ 3 minutes . Drain and return to pot, then toss with 2 tbsp butter and remaining parmesan. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Cover to keep warm.

   tortelloni: 8 oz
6. 

   6

   If marinara is too thick, add a splash of water. Top meatballs with mozzarella and broil until cheese has melted ⏱️ 3 minutes . Halve ciabatta on a diagonal. Sprinkle remaining minced herbs over meatballs and tortelloni. Serve meatballs, ciabatta, tortelloni, and roasted broccoli and lemon family-style.