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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Polpette al Sugo
Italian beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with bread, milk, egg, parmesan, parsley, and garlic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~510 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 700 gr Ground beef
- 2 dilim Stale bread crumb
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Milk
- 1 adet Egg
- 50 gr Parmesan cheese
- 0.3 demet Parsley
General
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the sauce
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 adet Onion
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the stale bread crumb in milk for 5 minutes and squeeze out the excess milk.
5 min05:00 - 2
Mix the ground beef, bread crumb, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, half the garlic, half the salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Roll the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs.
- 4
Turn the meatballs in olive oil for 7 minutes, until the outside takes color, then transfer to a plate.
7 min07:00 - 5
Soften the onion and remaining garlic in the same pot for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the tomato puree and remaining salt, then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Return the meatballs to the sauce and cook over low heat for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Do not compress the meatball mixture too much; the stale bread and milk mixture prevents crumbling while keeping the texture soft.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve polpette hot with tomato sauce, optional toasted bread, and an arugula salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
34
g protein
28
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 22%Fat 51%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Polpette al Sugo make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Polpette al Sugo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Polpette al Sugo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Polpette al Sugo have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 28g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Polpette al Sugo contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Polpette al Sugo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Polpette al Sugo need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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