Polpettine Recipe
beef meatballs | tomato sauce | stracciatella
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Tomato Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing Meatballs
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter.
- 3
Brown Meatballs
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Making Tomato Sauce
- 4
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Meatballs
Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the meatballs topped with the tomato sauce. Add dollops of stracciatella cheese on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
