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Grandma's Ultimate Meatballs

Cultural Context

Meatballs are a staple in Italian cuisine, often associated with family gatherings and comfort food. This recipe is a cherished family tradition, passed down through generations, reflecting the warmth and love of home-cooked meals. They are versatile and can be served in various ways, from pasta dishes to sandwiches, making them a favorite for many occasions.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
220 g manzo (carne macinata)
30 g pane in cassetta o pane raffermo
25 g grana padano grattugiato
1 uova
prezzemolo tritato, q.b.
½ bicchiere latte
olio evo, q.b.
sale, q.b.
pepe, q.b.
olio di semi, q.b.
350 g passata di pomodoro
basilico fresco, q.b.
2 spicchi aglio
olio, q.b.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a healthier, dairy-free option, while pecorino is often cheaper.

1

Preparare l'impasto per le polpette mescolando manzo, pane, grana padano, uova, prezzemolo, latte, olio evo, sale e pepe.

2

Formare le polpette dall'impasto preparato.

3

Cuocere il sugo in una pentola con passata di pomodoro, basilico, aglio, olio, sale e pepe.

4

Friggere le polpette in olio di semi fino a doratura.

5

Immergere le polpette nel sugo e cuocere insieme per un breve periodo.

6

Impiattare e servire.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningbaking

Equipment Needed

pentole Ballarini

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Italian MeatballsNonna's Meatballs
Local Name: Polpette della Nonna

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