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Classic Italian Meatballs
20m
Serves 4
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20m
Serves 4
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Directions
1
In a bowl, mix eggs, salt, pepper, ground beef, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, diced fresh parsley, and a little bit of milk for a softer texture.
2
Mix everything together using your hands.
3
Shape the dough into meatballs of desired size.
4
Prepare the sauce by sautéing shallots in olive oil.
5
Add San Marzano tomatoes, salt, and basil to the sauce.
6
Add the meatballs directly to the sauce without frying them first.
7
Cover the pot and let it cook for five minutes.
8
Turn the meatballs around after 5 minutes.
9
Cover again and cook for about 20 more minutes.
10
Garnish with basil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.
Ingredients
500 g ground beef
3 eggs
100 g parmigiano
200 g breadcrumbs
0 salt
0 pepper
0 parsley
0 milk
0 olive oil
0 shallots
0 San Marzano tomatoes
0 basil
Equipment
bowl
plate
pot
spoon
grill
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