Polpettine - Italian Housewife'S Meatballs

1. 1

   Chop garlic, celery leaves and potato.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl combine ground meat, bread crumbs, grated lemon peel, salt, chopped garlic, sage and celery leaves, potato, two tablespoons olive oil and the egg.

3. 3

   Knead like bread dough and slowly add some milk to make a soft dough.

4. 4

   The meat dough should be smooth and homogenous.

5. 5

   Shape into 2 inch meatballs, flatten to about 1 1/2 inch thickness and fry in olive oil until golden brown.

6. 6

   My aunt served them with a salad of cooked green beans and potatoes, seasoned with nothing but salt, pepper and savory and drizzled with olive oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.