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