Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Polpette in Sugo)
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The Mediterranean Dish · by Domenica Marchetti★ 5.0 (3)

Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce (Polpette in Sugo)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING65M COOK
CAL 14%·PRO 27%
CARBS 25G37% OF CAL
3G FIBER14G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 13G43% OF CAL
4G SAT9G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Italian-style meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, browned then simmered in the same pot to build flavor. A classic pasta topping or standalone main without messy frying.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs ((see note))
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, (low fat milk, or water)
  • 1 pound ground beef, (lean ground beef at 85-lean or leaner)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 1 large garlic clove, (finely grated or minced)
  • 1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, (plus more for serving)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine ((optional))
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, (plus more as needed)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, (finely chopped)
  • 5 cups tomato purée, ((or tomato passata))
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • 1 small carrot, (peeled and halved)
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
PREP
20M
SODIUM
442MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.