BLENDED MUSHROOM BEEF MEATBALLS WITH PROTEIN+® PENNE | Barilla for Professionals USA

Ingredients

• For the Blended Meatballs:
• ½ lb mushrooms, finely chopped
• ground beef
• Italian seasoning
• small onion, finely diced
• garlic, minced
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• egg
• For the Pomodoro Sauce:
• whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• garlic cloves, whole
• extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• leaves fresh basil
• For the Pasta:
• 1 box Protein+® penne pasta
• Salted water (for boiling)
• For the Whole-Milk Ricotta:
• ½ gallon whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized)
• ¾ cup heavy cream (optional, not ultra-pasteurized)
• 1/3 cup white vinegar or lemon juice