A Merry Recipe

Don Pepino’s vine-ripened New Jersey tomatoes, sweet garlic, and signature spices already have the rich depth needed for a fantastic sauce—so I transformed it into a vibrant, crunchy, citrusy cocktail sauce with a kick. By balancing the sweet tomato base with prepared horseradish, fresh lemon zest, snappy celery, scallions, and a pop of fresh cilantro, you get a sauce that’s infinitely more complex and delicious than anything out of a bottle.

Here’s the deal….meatballs aren’t my favorite dish nor does pizza or pot pie call my name! However, Italian Meatball Pot Pie sounded like a great dish for the Don Pepino’s Blogger Recipe Challenge. After all, it had a catchy name and a sense of culinary adventure. The first time I made the meatball pie magic happened! The pizza sauce smothering the homemade Italian sausage and beef meatballs along with the lemon basil ricotta won my palate.This dish is crave-able!