Polpette Recipe (Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Polpette Recipe (Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

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Polpette are Italian meatballs: a combination of meats, veggies, cheese and bread crumbs simmered in a light tomato sauce. Serve them alone or with pasta.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 8 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • POLPETTE (MEATBALLS):
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound ground veal or pork
  • 1/2 pound ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk

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