Lemon Polpettini Recipe

Name: Lemon Polpettini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup flour; 1 ¼ cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 lb ground pork; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 lemon, zest of; ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 6 -8 sprigs thyme, leaves removed; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 10 anchovy fillets, minced; salt; ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup chicken stock; 1 lb pasta, cooked in salted boiling water until al dente

Servings: persons

¼ cup flour
1 ¼ cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 lb ground pork
1 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
6 -8 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
10 anchovy fillets, minced
salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chicken stock
1 lb pasta, cooked in salted boiling water until al dente

1
Spread flour on large baking sheet.
2
Combine breadcrumbs, pork, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, Parmesan, and anchovy in large bowl.
3
Add a large pinch each of salt and pepper and mix ingredients gently but thoroughly by hand, being careful not to compact the mixture too much.
4
Shape into 18-20 balls, about a heaped tablespoon each, and put on floured baking sheet.
5
Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts and foam subsides.
6
Roll enough meatballs to fit comfortably in skillet in flour until lightly coated.
7
Cook until golden brown on all sides, in batches if necessary, 10-12 minutes per batch.
8
Avoid moving unless necessary to promote caramelization.
9
Pour off most of fat from skillet and add chicken stock.
10
Bring to a boil and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
11
Serve with pasta and juices from pan.

1293

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup flour, 1 ¼ cups fresh breadcrumbs, 1 lb ground pork, 1 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Lemon Polpettini falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Lemon Polpettini

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