Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette Rezept

A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, these Authentic Italian Meatball Polpette are guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen! My mom's friend's family cookbook, a cherished wedding gift, holds the secret to these incredibly flavorful meatballs. Perfect for spaghetti night, meatball subs, or delightful party appetizers (crockpot-friendly!), these polpette are a crowd-pleaser. While some find adding uncooked meatballs to the sauce unconventional, this method ensures perfectly tender meatballs that retain their shape. The long simmering time develops incredible depth of flavor. I use store-bought sauce (shhh!), but the meatballs are the true star of the show! Makes a generous amount, perfect for freezing leftovers.

Vorbereitung 30 Min.
Kochzeit 165 Min.
Kalorien 305.8 kcal
Eiweiß 48g
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Zutaten für Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 small onion, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sweet basil, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

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Zubereitung von Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about the size of golf balls).
  3. In a large, deep pot or Dutch oven, pour two 24-ounce jars of your favorite tomato sauce. Add the meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

35g

Carbs

2g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette dauert insgesamt etwa 195 Minuten – ungefähr 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 165 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette hat etwa 305.8 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 48 g Eiweiß, 2 g Kohlenhydraten und 28 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette sind Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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