Polpette di Mamma

Name: Polpette di Mamma
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 8 cups crushed tomatoes; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/2 pound ground veal or pork; 1/2 pound ground beef (85% lean); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup 2% milk

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:45min

When you think of Italian food, spaghetti with meatballs is probably one of the first dishes that comes to mind. Every Italian mother and grandmother has their signature polpette (meatball) recipe, and their children will always boast that their meatballs are the best. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated at: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:11:04 GMT