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Fatto in Casa da Benedetta
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Italian Meatballs

Cultural Context

Italian meatballs are a beloved dish in Italian cuisine, often served with pasta or as a sandwich filling. They reflect the Italian tradition of using simple, quality ingredients to create hearty meals. While meatballs are enjoyed worldwide, their preparation can vary significantly by region, with some areas favoring different meats or spices. They are commonly served at family gatherings, celebrations, and as comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 g carne macinata
1 uova
30 g formaggio grattugiato
prezzemolo q.b. tritato
100 ml latte
120 g pangrattato
sale fino q.b.
ยฝ cipolla tritata
1 carote tritata
400 g passata di pomodoro
olio d'oliva q.b.
ยฝ bicchiere vino bianco

ground beef

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: ground turkey

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: nutritional yeast

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is usually less expensive.

1

Prepare the meatballs by mixing the ground meat, egg, grated cheese, chopped parsley, milk, breadcrumbs, and salt in a bowl.

2

Shape the mixture into meatballs.

3

In a pan, sautรฉ the chopped onion and carrot in olive oil until softened.

4

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

5

Pour in the tomato passata and white wine, then season with salt.

6

Simmer until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

PolpetteMeatballs alla Italiana
Local Name: Polpette alla Italiana

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