Jul 14 2026
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Polpette Recipe

Inspired by Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Freshly prepared hand-crafted meatballs topped with house-made pomodoro

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Pomodoro Sauce

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.

Pomodoro Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté the Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Season

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Place the cooked meatballs in the pomodoro sauce and let them simmer together for a few minutes. Serve hot over pasta or with bread.

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