DIRECTIONS

• Prep:
• Preheat Oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Meatball Time: Form & Bake:
• Open 1 pack (1 lb) of Lottie’s Calabrian Ground Pork Sausage (optional to add in parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix with ground sausage for extra richness) and roll ground sausage into small-medium 1 to 1.5 inch balls (you should get ~24 - 30+). Place on the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned and mostly cooked through.
• Cook the Pasta:
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
• Make the Sauce:
• While meatballs bake and pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to burst and release juices.
• Season with salt and red pepper flakes if desired.
• Add Sauce & Meatballs:
• Pour in Ciao Pappy Classico Sauce and stir to combine with the burst tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld. Gently nestle the baked meatballs into the sauce and let everything simmer together for another 5–7 minutes, until meatballs are fully cooked and flavors come together.
• Finish & Serve:
• Add cooked pasta directly into the pan, tossing to coat. 
• Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Tear burrata over the top and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
• ENJOY!!!