Polpetta alla Sansevero (Meatballs Sansevero)

Name: Polpetta alla Sansevero (Meatballs Sansevero)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef; 1/2 pounds Ground Pork OR Hot Italian Sausage Removed From Casing; 1/2 cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Finely Chopped; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Peeled And Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Fresh Italian Flat-leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Good Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese (more If The Cheese Isn't Very Flavourful); 1/4 teaspoons Freshly-ground Nutmeg; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1 teaspoon Kosher Or Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Frying (more As Necessary)

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1/2 pounds Ground Pork OR Hot Italian Sausage Removed From Casing
1/2 cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Finely Chopped
1 whole Yellow Onion, Peeled And Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Fresh Italian Flat-leaf Parsley, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Good Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese (more If The Cheese Isn't Very Flavourful)
1/4 teaspoons Freshly-ground Nutmeg
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
1 teaspoon Kosher Or Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil For Frying (more As Necessary)

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In a bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, ground pork (or sausage meat), breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, cheese, nutmeg, egg, and salt and pepper.
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Form mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
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For a nicer finish, roll each meatball in additional dry breadcrumbs before frying.
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It will also give you one last opportunity to make them round.
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Refrigerate the completed meatballs for about 1/2 hour before frying to allow them to set up and the flavours to mix.
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Heat a large, heavy skillet over moderately high heat.
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Add oil and fry meatballs until browned on all sides.
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After meatballs are browned, add them to your simmering tomato sauce and allow them to simmer for at least 1/2 to 1 hour.
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Serve accompanied by sauced pasta, as a sandwich, sliced as a pizza topping, or place 4 meatballs in an oven-proof rarebit, cover with sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Bake in the oven until the mozzarella is bubbly and serve as Meatball Parmesan.

685

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef, 1/2 pounds Ground Pork OR Hot Italian Sausage Removed From Casing, 1/2 cups Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Polpetta alla Sansevero (Meatballs Sansevero) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!