Polpette di Zucchini Recipe

Name: Polpette di Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound small green zucchini; 1/2 cup unbleached flour; olive oil; 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley; 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups cold water

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground beef
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 pound small green zucchini
1/2 cup unbleached flour
olive oil
2 eggs, beaten with a pinch salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups cold water

1
Combine meat with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
2
Trim zucchini at both ends and cut into three parts each; then cut each part lengthwise into four sections.
3
Take one of these sections with a bit of ground meat and press the two together forming a small oval ball.
4
Roll it in flour and set aside on a piece of wax paper.
5
Continue to make balls until you have used up zucchini sections and meat.
6
Heat 1 cup of oil in a large frying pan.
7
Dip floured zucchini balls in the beaten egg and fry in the hot oil until golden on all sides.
8
Remove to paper towel to drain.
9
When all balls are fried, transfer to a large skillet where they can fit, preferably, in a single layer.
10
Add garlic and parsley.
11
Dilute tomato paste with 2 cups cold water and add to skillet.
12
Simmer for 15 or 20 minutes.
13
Add 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper to taste, and cook another couple of minutes to bring the flavors together.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground beef, salt, freshly ground black pepper, 1 pound small green zucchini, and more.

Yes, Polpette di Zucchini 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 di Zucchini

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