Dinner Tonight: Pork And Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Pork And Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 pound ground pork; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped; 6-8 springs thyme, leaves removed; 3 tablespoons grated good-quality Parmesan; 10 anchovy fillets, minced; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 1 pound pasta, cooked in salted boiling water until al dente

Servings: persons

1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 pound ground pork
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
6-8 springs thyme, leaves removed
3 tablespoons grated good-quality Parmesan
10 anchovy fillets, minced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 pound pasta, cooked in salted boiling water until al dente

1
Sprinkle flour on large baking sheet. Combine breadcrumbs, pork, lemon zest and juice, parsley leaves, thyme, Parmesan, and anchovy filets in large bowl. Add good pinch salt and pepper and mix ingredients thoroughly by hand. Shape into 18-20 balls, about heaped tablespoon each, and put on floured baking sheet.
2
Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts and foam subsides, then roll enough meatballs that will fit comfortably in skillet in light coating of flour. Cook until golden all over, in batches if necessary, 10-12 minutes total. Avoid moving unless necessary to promote caramelization.
3
Pour off most of fat from skillet and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce for 2-3 minutes. Serve with pasta and juices from pan.

1279

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, 1 pound ground pork, Juice and zest of 1 lemon, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Pork And Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinner Tonight: Pork And Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs Recipe

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