Veal and Ricotta Meatballs: Polpettine di Ricotta e Vitello (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Veal and Ricotta Meatballs: Polpettine di Ricotta e Vitello (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the veal, cheese, egg, Parmigiano, nutmeg, salt and pepper. When the mixture is well-blended, shape it into several balls 1-inch diameter. Lightly dust each ball with the flour.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet with fairly high sides, heat the oil over high heat until just smoking. Add the balls, a few at a time, and cook until they are uniformly golden brown. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon and keep warm while the remaining meatballs are cooked.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over high heat until it begins to bubble. Keep hot while the meatballs cook.
  4. Serve the meatballs in the hot sauce, with the basil leaves sprinkled over as garnish.
  5. Basic Tomato Sauce:
  6. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Yield: 4 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1078.45 Kcal (4515 kJ)
Calories from fat 830.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.32g 142%
Cholesterol 145.95mg 49%
Sodium 2250.95mg 94%
Potassium 728.27mg 15%
Total Carbs 31.6g 11%
Sugars 12.71g 51%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 31.06g 62%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.44 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.44g 142%
Cholesterol 38.63mg 49%
Sodium 595.77mg 94%
Potassium 192.75mg 15%
Total Carbs 8.36g 11%
Sugars 3.36g 51%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 14%
Protein 8.22g 62%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 21%
Iron 1.2mg 25%
Calcium 57.2mg 22%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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