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Italian Pork Meatballs in Red Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the regions of Italy, meatballs are a beloved comfort food, often served with pasta or in a rich tomato sauce. Traditionally, they were made with leftover meat and bread, showcasing the resourcefulness of Italian cooks. Today, Italian meatballs have gained international popularity, often adapted in various cuisines around the world, but the classic recipe remains a staple in Italian households.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500g macinato di manzo
2 salsiccie di maiale
70g di parmigiano
1 uovo
1 tuorlo
Prezzemolo
70g di pane raffermo
700ml di passata di pomodoro
1 cipolla
1 spicchio d’aglio
Olio
sale
pepe

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

1

In a bowl, mix the ground beef, sausage, grated parmesan, egg, egg yolk, chopped parsley, and soaked stale bread.

2

Form the mixture into meatballs.

3

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

4

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

5

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

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Polpette al SugoItalian Meatballs
Local Name: Polpette di maiale al sugo rosso

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