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Polpette ripiene di mozzarella e mortadella

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Giovanna Bottalico

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Stuffed Meatballs

Cultural Context

Stuffed meatballs, known as 'polpette' in Italy, are a beloved comfort food that reflects the resourcefulness of Italian cuisine. Traditionally made with leftover meats and bread, these hearty morsels are often served with tomato sauce and pasta. They embody the spirit of family meals and gatherings, and variations exist across regions, from cheese-stuffed versions to those incorporating vegetables. Today, they have found a place in kitchens worldwide, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g macinato misto bovino e suino
2 uova medie
sale
pepe
aglio
prezzemolo
40g parmigiano
4 fette di pancarré bagnato nel latte
olio
cipolla
1 bottiglia di salsa
acqua

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories, while cheddar is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier binder, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

1

In una ciotola, mescolare il macinato misto con le uova, sale, pepe, aglio tritato, prezzemolo tritato, parmigiano grattugiato e pancarré bagnato nel latte.

2

Formare delle polpette grandi con il composto.

3

In una padella, scaldare l'olio e soffriggere la cipolla tritata.

4

Aggiungere la salsa e un po' d'acqua, aggiustare di sale e pepe.

5

Friggere le polpette in olio caldo fino a doratura e poi aggiungerle al sugo per cuocere insieme.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningbaking

Equipment Needed

padella

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyegg
Local Name: Polpette ripiene

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