Polpette Recipe
ground beef & cheese meatballs, marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Marinara Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the sauce is simmering, gently add the browned meatballs back into the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through.
- 8
Serve
After simmering, check the seasoning of the sauce and adjust if necessary. Serve the polpette warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
