The "Proshai, Livushka" Funeral Baked Ziti
Show Context
Livia Soprano passes away, and the house fills with food. While everyone is awkward and secretly relieved she's gone, they bond over carbs. This is the comfort food required to process complex grief.
Comfort food for complex grief. Features tiny meatballs.
Instructions
- 01
Meatballs: Mix meatball ingredients. Roll into tiny, bite-sized balls (hazelnut size). Fry them in olive oil until brown.
- 02
Pasta: Boil pasta to al dente. Drain.
- 03
Mix: In a massive bowl, mix the cooked pasta, the ricotta, half the mozzarella, and most of the sauce. Stir in the tiny meatballs gently.
- 04
Bake: Pour into a deep baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and the rest of the mozzarella.
- 05
Oven: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes until bubbly.
- 06
Serve: Place on the dining room table next to a bottle of anisette. Eat while gossiping about who showed up to the wake.