POLPETTE DI MAMMA
When you think of Italian food, spaghetti with meatballs is probably one of the first dishes that comes to mind. Every Italian mother and grandmother has their signature polpette (meatball) recipe, and their children will always boast that their meatballs are the best. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine olive oil, basil leaves and garlic over very low heat until mixture is very fragrant and garlic turns golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding basil and garlic; set oil aside., In a Dutch oven, combine crushed tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salt, chopped basil, pepper and reserved olive oil. Bring to a boil; remove ½ cup and set aside. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, while preparing polpette., Meanwhile, to make polpette, in a large bowl, combine all polpette ingredients and reserved 1/2 cup tomato mixture. Gently mix until combined (mixture will be loose). With wet hands, roll 1/4 cup mixture into balls. Place on a baking sheet or plate. Add raw meatballs to simmering sauce, gently shaking pan to allow for more space. Bring to a simmer; cook, covered, at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 2352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
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Mohammed Aiman
[email protected]I loved these polpette! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Waseem Masud
[email protected]These polpette were amazing! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served them over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Farida Fatima
[email protected]The polpette were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I will try adding some more bread crumbs to the meatballs next time.
Michael Manggrum
[email protected]These polpette were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground chicken instead of beef and pork, and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good, and I served it over pasta. I will definitely be making these again.
Sherry Vetetoe
[email protected]I'm not a fan of meatballs, but these polpette were surprisingly good. They were very flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I served them over rice and it was a great meal.
John Kungu
[email protected]These polpette were perfect! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was divine. I served them over pasta and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making these again.
krishna sims
[email protected]These polpette were a bit bland. I think I will try adding some more spices next time.
Pedro Garcia
[email protected]I loved these polpette! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Darla Bird
[email protected]These polpette were amazing! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served them over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making these again.
Barbara Olivia
[email protected]The polpette were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I will try adding some more bread crumbs to the meatballs next time.
nazmus sakib
[email protected]These polpette were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and pork, and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good, and I served it over pasta. I will definitely be making these again.
Nsima Alexander
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these polpette were surprisingly delicious. The combination of beef, pork, and veal was perfect, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Shannon Lee
[email protected]These polpette were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making these again.