Polpette - The Gluten Freelancer

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are whole grain and can bind meatballs well.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork.

Add bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion.

Mix in chopped parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well covered.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

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