Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette Receta

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.

Preparación 30 min
Cocción 165 min
Calorías 305.8 kcal
Proteína 48g
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Ingredientes para 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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Cómo preparar 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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto se tarda en preparar Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette tarda unos 195 minutos de principio a fin: aproximadamente 30 minutos de preparación y 165 minutos de cocción.

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette tiene aproximadamente 305.8 calorías por ración, con unos 48 g de proteína, 2 g de carbohidratos y 28 g de grasa.

¿Qué ingredientes necesito para Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?

Los ingredientes principales de Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette son Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano. Consulta la lista completa con cantidades más arriba.

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