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Mozzarella Rustica Meatball Garlic Knots

These Mozzarella Rustica Meatball Garlic Knots are like a gift that keeps on giving—golden-baked bundles brushed with melt-in-your-mouth gar View More expand_more

These Mozzarella Rustica Meatball Garlic Knots are like a gift that keeps on giving—golden-baked bundles brushed with melt-in-your-mouth garlic butter. Serve with spicy marinara for dipping, and you’ve got savory, bready delights worth filling up on!

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Mozzarella Rustica Meatball Garlic Knots
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Total Time:
45 mins
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Skill Level:
Intermediate
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Servings:
8 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMozzarella Rustica Italian Style Meatballs
1 pack
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs
1 pack
1
Pizza Dough Ball
1
2 tablespoons
Fresh Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon
8 ounces
Unsalted Butter, Softened
8 ounces
1
Baguette, Sliced
1
4 tablespoons
Flat Parsley, Chopped
4 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
Parmesan Cheese, Grated
2 teaspoons
2 cups
Marinara Sauce
2 cups
2 tablespoons
Fresh Basil, Chopped
2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Calabrian Chilies, Chopped
1 tablespoon

Directions


  1. Cook meatballs according to package instructions. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

  2. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

  3. Divide the dough ball into 8 even balls.

  4. Roll each dough ball into long strips and wrap around the meatballs in a knot shape with the meatball in the middle.

  5. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. While the knots are cooking, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the parsley and parmesan.

  7. When the knots are done, remove from the oven and brush with the garlic butter.

  8. Combine the marinara, basil, and chilis and heat through.

  9. Serve the knots hot with marinara sauce on the side.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 pack
Carando Mozzarella Rustica Meatballs
1 pack
1
Pizza Dough Ball
1
2 tablespoons
Fresh Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon
8 ounces
Unsalted Butter, Softened
8 ounces
1
Baguette, Sliced
1
4 tablespoons
Flat Parsley, Chopped
4 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
Parmesan Cheese, Grated
2 teaspoons
2 cups
Marinara Sauce
2 cups
2 tablespoons
Fresh Basil, Chopped
2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon
Calabrian Chilies, Chopped
1 tablespoon

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