Tiny Meatballs: Polpettine (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 pound ground lean meat (combination veal and pork) |
1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons grated pecorino |
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley |
1 garlic clove, sliced |
1 whole egg |
salt and pepper |
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons |
8 drained canned plum tomatoes |
1 small white onion, peeled and sliced |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, or oregano |
Directions:
1. Using your hands and working quickly, combine meat, bread crumbs, grated cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. In a pan with sides tall enough for deep-frying, heat 1 cup oil to 360 degrees F. While the oil is heating, form meat mixture into little balls no more than 3/4-inch in diameter. When oil is hot, add the meatballs, a few at a time, and fry until brown on all sides. As they finish cooking, set aside to drain on paper towels.
3. Gently stew the tomatoes and onion in 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat, crushing tomatoes with a fork as they cook, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is dense. Taste and add salt, if necessary. Transfer to a food processor or food mill and process briefly to make a smooth puree.
4. Return puree to the pan, add drained meatballs, and let bubble over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes to absorb flavors. Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs.
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