Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette Recette

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.

Préparation 30 min

Cuisson 165 min

Calories 305.8 kcal

Protéines 48g

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Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette

In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about the size of golf balls).
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.
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

Fat

35g

Carbs

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Starters Appetizers & Snacks Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes European Italian Mediterranean Game Day Recipes Slow Cooker

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Main Dish Beef European Dinner Party Italian Dietary Comfort Food High Protein Ground Beef High In Something Meat Taste Mood 4 Hours Or Less

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette ?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette prend environ 195 minutes du début à la fin — environ 30 minutes de préparation et 165 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette ?

Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette contient environ 305.8 calories par portion, avec environ 48 g de protéines, 2 g de glucides et 28 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette sont Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.