LE POLPETTE DI NONNO ETTORE, ricetta polpette al sugo semplici e gustose

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: store-brand canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier when in season, while store-brand options save money.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola oil is often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine the ground veal, egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls (polpette).

Fry the meatballs in a pan until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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