Polpette are Italian meatballs that are usually made with ground beef, veal, or pork, and flavored with herbs, cheese, and breadcrumbs. They can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer, and can be served with tomato sauce or in a sandwich.
Here’s a recipe for polpette:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Cook the meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are browned and cooked through.
- Remove the meatballs from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve the meatballs hot with tomato sauce, or use them to make a sandwich.
Enjoy your delicious and classic Italian polpette!
