The meatballs loved by children and adults alike, in a classic tomato sauce with fresh basil added.
Step 1 of 11: Chop the parsley and set aside.
Step 2 of 11: Cut the bread crumb into pieces and put it in a bowl with 50 g of water; let soak and then squeeze well.
Step 3 of 11: Remove the casing from the sausage and cut it into pieces.
Step 4 of 11: In a bowl combine the ground beef, sausage pieces, chopped parsley, oregano and nutmeg.
Step 5 of 11: Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, the well-squeezed bread crumb and the beaten egg; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 of 11: Knead for a few minutes until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Take about 20 g of mixture at a time and, with damp hands, form balls; you will get about 24 meatballs.
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In summary: Not suitable for vegans · Not suitable for vegetarians · Not suitable for pescatarians · Contains nickel · Allergens detected: Gluten, Eggs, and Milk
Step 8 of 11: Pour a drizzle of oil into a pan and brown the meatballs on all sides over high heat, turning the pan so they do not break.
Step 9 of 11: Pour the tomato passata into the pan, rinse the carton with 50 g of water and add it to the sauce; mix gently.
Step 10 of 11: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, add a few basil leaves and cook the meatballs in the sauce for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
Step 11 of 11: Plate and serve hot, finishing with basil leaves and bread for mopping up the sauce.
| Average values | Per serving140 g · 1 of 6 | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 924 kJ221 kcal | 661 kJ158 kcal |
| Fat | 16.47 g | 11.79 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 4.86 g | 3.48 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.63 g | 4.75 g |
| of which sugars | 2.51 g | 1.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.73 g | 1.24 g |
| Protein | 10.39 g | 7.44 g |
| Salt | 0.41 g | 0.29 g |
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