Alle Polppette Recipe
Handmade meatballs topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish with Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving, allowing it to wilt in the sauce.
Assembly
- 7
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the marinara sauce and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
- 8
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs in the sauce. Cover the saucepan and let it sit on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- 9
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
