Name: Pork and Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce (Polpette al Sugo)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 450 g Ground beef; 250 g Ground pork; 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs; 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 whole Egg; 0.25 cups Milk; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying); 800 g Canned crushed tomatoes; 0.5 whole Onion, finely diced; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves (for sauce and garnish); 1 to taste Salt and black pepper

Pork and Beef Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce (Polpette al Sugo)

DinnerComfort FoodHigh-Protein

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground beef	450 g	191	13g	0g	15g
Ground pork	250 g	110	7g	0g	9g
Breadcrumbs	0.5 cups	36	1g	6g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.25 cups	16	1g	0g	1g
Egg	1 whole	11	1g	0g	1g
Milk	0.25 cups	6	0g	0g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	0g	0g
Fresh parsley, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil (for frying)est. 10% oil absorption	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Canned crushed tomatoes	800 g	43	2g	10g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh basil leaves (for sauce and garnish)	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground beef	450 g	191	13g	0g	15g
Ground pork	250 g	110	7g	0g	9g
Breadcrumbs	0.5 cups	36	1g	6g	0g
Parmesan cheese, grated	0.25 cups	16	1g	0g	1g
Egg	1 whole	11	1g	0g	1g
Milk	0.25 cups	6	0g	0g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	0g	0g
Fresh parsley, chopped	2 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil (for frying)est. 10% oil absorption	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
Canned crushed tomatoes	800 g	43	2g	10g	0g
Onion, finely diced	0.5 whole	4	0g	1g	0g
Dried oregano	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Fresh basil leaves (for sauce and garnish)	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
Salt and black pepper	1 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined (do not overmix). Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.
Step 2
Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches on all sides until golden. Remove meatballs and set aside.
Step 3
Prepare Sauce: Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add a dash of olive oil if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Simmer Meatballs: Return browned meatballs to the sauce. Add a few torn basil leaves. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are tender and flavors have melded.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.