Turkey Meatballs: Polpettine di Tacchino Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatballs: Polpettine di Tacchino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 pound ground pork shoulder; 2 1/2 cups bread crumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 tablespoon red chile flakes; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 red onions, thinly sliced; 1 head garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon red chili flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 2 cups red wine; 1 (16-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes and their juices, crushed by hand; 1/2 bunch Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound ground turkey
1 pound ground pork shoulder
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 red onions, thinly sliced
1 head garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 cups red wine
1 (16-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes and their juices, crushed by hand
1/2 bunch Italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, pork, bread crumbs, milk, garlic, eggs, rosemary, chile flakes and salt and pepper and mix with hands until just combined.
3
Form into 5-ounce balls and place in a shallow casserole.
4
Roast in the oven until dark golden brown.
5
Set aside.
6
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
7
Meanwhile, in a large oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.
8
Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until well browned.
9
Add the chili flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
10
Add the rosemary and red wine and stir until the wine is reduced by half.
11
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Add the meatballs, transferring to a large container if necessary, and cook in the oven 2 1/2 hours.
13
Serve in shallow bowls with the sauce, topped with the parsley leaves.

1060

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground turkey, 1 pound ground pork shoulder, 2 1/2 cups bread crumbs, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatballs: Polpettine di Tacchino 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.

Turkey Meatballs: Polpettine di Tacchino

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