Name: Trattoria 'A Vucchella & Wood Oven Pizzas Ziti Con Polpette Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lbs Ziti pasta; 1 lbs Ground beef; 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs; 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 large Egg; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 0.25 cups Parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Dried basil; 1 tsp Sugar

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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Prepare the Meatballs

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Form the Meatballs

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Cook the Meatballs

In the same skillet, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

Make the Sauce

Add the browned meatballs back into the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Combine Meatballs and Sauce

Meanwhile, cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Ziti

Add the cooked ziti to the skillet with the meatballs and sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.

Combine Ziti with Meatballs and Sauce

Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Serve

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Breadcrumbs

Parmesan cheese, grated

Garlic, minced

Parsley, chopped

Salt

Pepper

Olive oil

Canned crushed tomatoes

Dried oregano

Dried basil

Sugar

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Make Ziti Con Polpette Recipe in just 45m. Ziti with homemade meatballs & tomato sauce

Ziti Con Polpette Recipe

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