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Italian Sunday Supper with Parmesan Pork Meatballs, Buttered Tortelloni, Lemony Broccoli, and Garlic Ciabatta

Italian · Serves 2

Italian Sunday Supper

with Parmesan Pork Meatballs, Buttered Tortelloni, Lemony Broccoli, and Garlic Ciabatta

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Didn’t grow up with a weekly “Sunday supper?” Here’s a quick 101: it’s a time to relax, unwind, and (most importantly) EAT! Family-style Italian dishes are passed around, shared, and enjoyed. So why should Sunday have all the fun? Here’s your permission to break the tradition and make this veritable feast any night of the week. Be sure to bring your appetite, because we’re serving up pork meatballs baked in bubbly marinara sauce and covered in a blanket of melty mozz, buttery cheese tortelloni, lightly-charred broccoli and lemon slices, and a side of garlic bread. This magical meal is sure to impress your dining companion and yourself. Now, where are all those family members to help do the dishes??

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Main Course
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Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. 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 mozzarella. Thinly slice lemon into rounds. Halve ciabatta.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine pork, panko, half the minced herbs, half the Parmesan, ¾ tsp garlic powder, ¾ tsp salt (1½ tsp each for 4 servings), and pepper. Form into 8 1½-inch balls (16 for 4). Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium, preferably ovenproof, pan over mediumhigh heat (use a large pan for 4). Add meatballs; cook, turning, until browned all over, 6-8 minutes (they’ll finish cooking later). Add marinara and ¼ cup water. Reduce to a low simmer to keep warm until step 6.

  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 some of their juices. Roast until tender and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. TIP: Lemon rounds may get a bit charred; that’s a good thing!

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, place 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in remaining garlic powder; brush onto cut sides of ciabatta. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven (place directly on oven rack or use a baking sheet) until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Once ciabatta, broccoli, and lemon are done, remove from oven. Heat broiler to high.

  5. 5

    Once water is boiling, add tortelloni to pot. Cook until tender and floating to the top, 3-4 minutes. Drain and return to pot; toss with 2 TBSP butter (4 TBSP for 4 servings) and remaining Parmesan. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Cover to keep warm.

  6. 6

    If marinara is too thick, add a splash of water. (TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a baking dish.) Top meatballs with mozzarella. Broil until cheese has melted, 2-4 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.

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