Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Polpette al Sugo

Preparation info
  • Yield: About

    fifteen

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 30

Appears in
The Italian Family Kitchen: Authentic Recipes That Celebrate Homestyle Italian Cooking

By Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander

Published 2024

  • About

When it comes to meatballs, every Italian believes that “Mamma does it best.” Eva is no exception, so here we have shared the recipe of her mother, Mamma Rosa. The secret to a great Italian meatball is getting the right balance among meat, bread crumbs, cheese, and egg to achieve a texture that is soft and moldable without being sticky. You really need to measure by feel, as the meat and bread can (and will) vary in humidity. There are many ways to cook pol

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