Nonna’s Polpetti Recipe
Our homemade meatballs, in our house marinara sauce, with parmesan cheese & fresh basil
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
- 4
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
While the meatballs are baking, heat your house marinara sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 5
Combine Meatballs and Sauce
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve the polpetti with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.
