What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Timeless Classics: Burrata Meatballs! Time is of the essence. You can either make your own homemade meatballs, or you can bypass one step and use a store bought variety like I did. I put my energy into the homemade marinara sauce simply because the results are between night and day, in my opinion. If you choose to use your favorite pasta sauce, be my guest. The focus today is actually on that incredible Burrata cheese! I think I could drown in a bathtub of Burrata and happily eat my way out of it. Don’t judge me.
BURRATA MEATBALLS
Ingredients:
1 pound Italian sausage-style meatballs, precooked
2 cups San Marzano crushed tomatoes*
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
7 ounces mushrooms, sliced and drained
6 ounces Burrata cheese, chunks
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, combine crushed tomatoes, basil, marjoram, oregano, garlic powder, and mushrooms. Simmer until sauce thickens. Add meatballs. Spoon marinara sauce generously over meatballs. Transfer portions to individual serving casseroles. Randomly place Burrata cheese between meatballs. Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve Burrata Meatballs with garlic bread or spoon over pasta.
* I receive no recompense for the suggestion of San Marzano Certified Italian Tomatoes.
Great idea to use Burrata (I love this cheese) instead of traditional Parmesan/mozzarella 🙂
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It’s getting harder and harder for me to find. 👁👁🍃
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My Grandmother would be proud of you! “Authentic Italiano” home cooking! Now if only someone that cooks like you lived nearby; “mangia bene”!!! 🤗
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My husband’s doctor was Italian and encouraged me to delve in to the fabulous world of “Authentic Italiano”. Sadly, he had to relocate and I never got the chance to have him over for dinner. 🍃🍅
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Sounds a little bit sad. But you are on a good way, Gail. 😉 Love authentic Itaiian and Greek food too. Michael
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We live in a mobile society, so making the most of friendships is critical. Things are all good. 💜
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Thank you Gail! Very kind of you. Best wishes, Michael
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Kudos to him and I feel for him missing out on your growing culinary expertise! Hopefully of course his wife or even himself are well equipped in the rich “Authentic Italiano” cooking and he isn’t missing out at all! 🍃🍅
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No. In fact Dr. Steven could teach me a thing or two. He still has family in Italy. 💜
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I see now; then he is Tutti Bella! And, so are you, you’re doing just fine! 💜
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Thanks very much, Lawrence. 🙏🏻
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🙏🏻 Sure Gail and thank you for all the inspiration! God Bless You and Yours! 🙏🏻
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Mouthwatering!!
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There’s something about Italian food that makes me swoon. lol 🤣
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I try to stay away! Try!! lol!!
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Imma have to get me some.
Pair it with some bread and vino. Done.
Gracias Gail
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Aren’t you glad to see individual servings? lol 😜🍃🍅🧀
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Love it.
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Burrata is one beautiful cheese!
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Sounds like a great Italian dish, Gail!
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If you ever find a place that makes fresh burrata, be their forever friend! 💕
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I can imagine that you cannot help it but to be…
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OMG!!!!! Those look fabulous!
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The. Best. Cheese. Ever. 🍃🧀
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I will take your word on it. 🙂
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That looks so yummy.. 😉
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Basic, but special. Does that make sense?! 😜
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