Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an italian
1/3 cup whole milk
3/4 lb ground beef chuck
3/4 lb ground veal
3/4 lb ground pork ( not lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups grated pecorino romano (3 1/2 oz)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Directions:

Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
Add meats, garlic, cheese, eggs, parsley, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture and blend with your hands until combined (do not overmix). Form 1 1/2 cups meat mixture into small torpedo-shaped meatballs (1 level tablespoon each). Reserve remaining 4 cups meat mixture for ragù .
Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry meatballs in 2 batches (do not crowd), turning occasionally, until browned well and cooked through, about 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon and reserve oil for frying meatballs for ragù.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	590.6 Kcal (2473 kJ)
Calories from fat	475 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.78g	81%
Cholesterol	95.95mg	32%
Sodium	256.52mg	11%
Potassium	363.56mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.78g	5%
Sugars	1.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	4%
Protein	19.57g	39%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	95.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	376.47 Kcal (1576 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.64g	81%
Cholesterol	61.16mg	32%
Sodium	163.52mg	11%
Potassium	231.75mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.78g	5%
Sugars	0.92g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	4%
Protein	12.48g	39%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	6%
Iron	1.3mg	12%
Calcium	60.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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