Jul 14 2026

Polpette Recipe

Time1h
Serves100

(100) 1oz meatballs, san marzano tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Meatball Mixture

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

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into 1-ounce meatballs, making about 100 meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cook Meatballs

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.

  4. 4

    Prepare San Marzano Tomato Sauce

    In a large saucepan, pour in the San Marzano tomato sauce and heat over medium heat until simmering. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Once the meatballs are cooked, add them to the simmering San Marzano tomato sauce, ensuring they are well coated. Serve hot.

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