Polpetti in tomato sugo

A gourmet twist on a family classic - meatballs in pasta sauce.

Recipe «Polpetti in tomato sugo» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 40 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 250g pork mince, 250g veal mince, 1 onion, fnely chopped, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan, grated , 250g ricotta, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 eggs , 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cups tomato passata.

Ingredients:

• 250g pork mince 
• 250g veal mince 
• 1 onion, fnely chopped 
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated 
• 250g ricotta 
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 2 eggs 
• 2 tsp dried oregano 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 3 cups tomato passata 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except oil and passata, in a bowl. Season well, then, using your hands, form mixture into walnut-sized balls and place on a baking paper-lined baking tray. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, for 3-4 minutes until browned all over. Drain fat, leaving 1 tbs oil in the pan, then return to medium heat.
3. Add the passata and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 25 minutes or until reduced and the meatballs are cooked through.