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.
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How to Make 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
3g
Fat
35g
Carbs
2g
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How long does it take to make Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?
Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette takes about 195 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 165 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?
Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette has approximately 305.8 calories per serving, with about 48 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette?
The key ingredients for Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette are Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Eggs, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.
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