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Polpette di Pane

Cultural Context

Originating from Italian peasant cuisine, Polpette di Pane are a delicious way to use up stale bread, reflecting the resourcefulness of home cooks. Traditionally served as a main dish, these bread balls are often enjoyed with tomato sauce and cheese, making them a comforting meal. Today, they are popular in various Italian households and have inspired adaptations worldwide, showcasing the versatility of simple ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups stale bread
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 cups tomato sauce
1 medium onion
1/4 cup fresh basil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

1

Soak stale bread in milk until softened, about 10 minutes.

2

Squeeze excess milk from the bread and crumble into a bowl.

3

Add eggs, grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

4

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

5

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

6

Roll the balls in flour, then coat in breadcrumbs.

7

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

8

Fry the bread balls until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

9

Transfer the fried balls to a baking dish.

10

Pour tomato sauce over the bread balls and sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.

12

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Bread BallsItalian Bread Dumplings
Local Name: Polpette di Pane

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