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Polpette (Italian Meatballs)

Polpette (Italian Meatballs)

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground sweet Italian pork sausage
    • 1 pound ground beef

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
    • 🥛 1/2 cup whole milk

  • Breadcrumbs & Seasonings

    • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 2/3 cup shallot
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • Other

    • 1 cup water
    • 2 (24-ounce) jars tomato puree
    • 🥚 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

STEPS

1

Combine sausage, ground beef, shallot, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl. Use a wooden spoon to break up the ground meat and roughly mix ingredients together. Stir in beaten eggs, milk, and black pepper. Use your hands to mix all ingredients well.

2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3

Pour water into a shallow bowl, and moisten fingertips and palms with water. Shape meatball mixture into about 40 ping-pong sized balls and place on the prepared sheet pan. When fingers become sticky, dip them in water.

4

Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a bit underdone in the center, about 20 minutes. If meatballs are larger, adjust baking time.

5

Pour tomato purée into a large sauce pot or a Dutch oven set over medium-low heat. Stir in minced garlic and Italian herbs. Sample the sauce for seasoning, and adjust, if needed.

6

When sauce begins to bubble slightly, add meatballs and stir gently, coating all the meatballs with sauce. Keep meatballs and sauce at a low simmer and cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes.

7

To serve, place meatballs and sauce on a plate, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

371

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Using water on your hands to shape the meatballs helps prevent sticking.Serve with crusty bread or sautéed zucchini for a complete meal.Fresh basil leaves make a flavorful garnish and enhance the presentation.