First Steps: Preparing the Meatballs: Begin by combining the beaten egg and heavy cream to create a base. Add breadcrumbs to form a paste, then mix in Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently incorporate the ground beef and pork without overmixing, and roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

Second Step: Brown or poach the meatballs (5 8 minutes). Heat 1 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 1 2 minutes per side.

Building the Soup Base: For the soup, blend the diced tomatoes to your preferred texture. Melt butter in the pot over medium-low heat and cook the onions for 10 minutes until they turn sweet. Add bell peppers and cook for 4 minutes, then stir in garlic, tomato paste, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings; cook for 1 minute.

Third Step: Build the soup base (8 10 minutes). Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tbsp oil if needed and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 6 8 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings, then pour in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.

Fourth Step: Simmer with meatballs and starch (15 20 minutes). Add meatballs and pasta; simmer until tender.

Fifth Step: Adjust seasoning and finish (2 3 minutes). Stir in fresh herbs and other flavors.

Finishing Touches: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach until the spinach wilts. Serve the meatball soup topped with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. First Step: Mise en place and meatball mix (10 15 minutes). Gather and measure all ingredients as listed above. In a bowl, gently combine meat with egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.

Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender. Form into 1-inch meatballs using wet hands.

Third Step: Build the soup base (8 10 minutes). Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tbsp oil if needed and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 6 8 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings, then pour in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.

Fourth Step: Simmer with meatballs and starch (15 20 minutes). Add meatballs and pasta; simmer until tender.

Fifth Step: Adjust seasoning and finish (2 3 minutes). Stir in fresh herbs and other flavors.

Final Step: Serve and garnish with ricotta and cheese.