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Roman Meatballs Recipe

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@ristorantedellago

Dec 17 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Roman Meatballs in just 1h . Tomato Sauce, Smoked Ricotta Salata, Buckwheat Polenta

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Ingredients

Meatballs

Tomato Sauce

Buckwheat Polenta

Preparation

Meatballs Preparation

1. Mix the Ingredients

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

2. Form the Meatballs

Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.

3. Bake the Meatballs

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

Tomato Sauce Preparation

4. Sauté Onion and Garlic

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

5. Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Finish the Sauce

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Set aside to cool slightly.

Buckwheat Polenta Preparation

7. Boil Water

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water.

8. Cook the Buckwheat Polenta

Gradually whisk in the buckwheat flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.

9. Add Butter and Cheese

Remove from heat and stir in the butter and grated smoked Ricotta Salata until melted and creamy.

Assembly

10. Serve the Dish

To serve, place a generous scoop of buckwheat polenta on each plate, top with meatballs, and ladle the tomato sauce over the top. Garnish with additional grated smoked Ricotta Salata if desired.

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