Polpette Alla Casalinga

Bring a taste of traditional Italian home cooking to your table with Polpette Alla Casalinga—hearty, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Made with a blend of tender ground beef, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and garlic, these rustic meatballs are lovingly seared for a golden crust before braising in a fragrant sauce of ripe tomatoes and aromatic oregano. Perfectly simple yet deeply satisfying, this dish is a comforting crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with pasta, crusty bread, or even as a standalone entrée. With minimal prep time and classic ingredients, Polpette Alla Casalinga is an easy-to-make recipe that will transport you straight to an Italian kitchen. Keywords: traditional Italian meatballs, tomato sauce, Polpette Alla Casalinga recipe, comforting Italian meals, homemade meatballs with Parmesan.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 60 milliliters Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 800 grams Canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 50 milliliters Water (optional, to thin sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 5 minutes until softened. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, softened breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a plate or tray.

Step 4

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove the browned meatballs from the pan and set them aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, and add the dried oregano. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of water to thin it slightly.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the meatballs simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 8

Serve the Polpette Alla Casalinga warm, over pasta, with crusty bread, or on their own for a comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1769.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2327.3

Total Fat 147.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 605.6mg	0%
Sodium 6280.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 48.4g
Protein 134.8g	0%

Vitamin D 75.2IU	0%
Calcium 942.6mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2954.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 23.3%