le ricette di Manù: ricetta polpette al sugo

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier when in season, while store-brand options save money.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola oil is often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, bread, parmesan, pecorino, egg, chopped parsley, nutmeg, and salt to form the meat mixture.

Shape the mixture into meatballs.

In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

Add the meatballs to the pan and brown them on all sides.

Pour the tomato passata over the meatballs and let it simmer until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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