POLPETTE NAPOLETANE (NEAPOLITAN MEATBALLS)

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Found this on the Food Network and they sound wonderful and very different. However, I did increase the amount of meat in this recipe. The meatball ingredients are mixed, then rolled into balls and a small piece of fresh mozzarella is tucked inside before frying. Great for adding to tomato sauce when making pasta.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
1 cup milk
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 minced garlic clove
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
2 eggs
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper, to taste
3 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, chopped in small pieces
1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, place the bread; cover with milk and leave to soak.
  • Chop parsley and garlic together.
  • Squeeze milk out of the bread and add to meat along with parsley and garlic in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix ingredients together, then add eggs and mix again.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Shape meatballs, make a hole in the top and insert a small piece of mozarella.
  • Cover over mozzarella, then roll meatballs in bread crumbs.
  • Fry in heated olive oil for 5 minutes, then turn over.
  • When golden brown and crusty on both sides, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Add meatballs to your favorite tomato sauce and cook very slowly for 45 minutes on low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 528.6, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 27.5

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