Polpette al Sugo - Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
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Traditional Italian meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatics and pine nuts. Tender, flavorful, and meant to be served with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. A classic Sunday dinner centerpiece.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1.1 lbs ground beef ((500g))
- 1 large egg (free range)
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs ((60g))
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 14 oz cans chopped canned tomatoes (high quality (800g))
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste ((puree in UK))
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to season)
- Freshly grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
- Torn fresh basil leaves
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 65M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 55m
- Sodium
- 867mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 863mg
- Calcium
- 157mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 867MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.