Polpette Alla Casalinga Recipe

Name: Polpette Alla Casalinga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices French bread or 2 slices Italian bread, torn into small pieces; 1/2 cup milk; 1 lb beef chuck, ground twice; 1/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg, lightly beaten; olive oil or vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 slices French bread or 2 slices Italian bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 lb beef chuck, ground twice
1/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
olive oil or vegetable oil

1
Soak the pieces of bread in 1/2 cup milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze them dry and discard the milk.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix vigorously with both hands or beat with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
3
Shape the mixture into small balls about
4
1 1/2 inches in diameter.
5
Lay the meatballs out in one layer on a flat tray or baking sheet, cover them with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
6
Heat 1/4 cup of olive or vegetable oil in a heavy 10 to 12 inch skillet until a light haze forms over it.
7
Fry meatballs 5-6 at a time over moderately high heat, shaking the pan constantly to roll the balls and help keep them round.
8
In 8-10 minutes the meatballs would be brown outside a d show no trace of pink inside.
9
Add more olive or vegetable oil as needed.
10
Serve the meatballs hot in your favorite tomato sauce.

475

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices French bread or 2 slices Italian bread, torn into small pieces, 1/2 cup milk, 1 lb beef chuck, ground twice, 1/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing, and more.

Yes, Polpette Alla Casalinga 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.

Polpette Alla Casalinga

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