Sarge's Spaghetti Polpette

Sarge’s Spaghetti Polpette is a hearty, home-cooked masterpiece that brings Italian comfort food to your table. Featuring tender, flavor-packed meatballs made from a perfect blend of ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, this dish is a celebration of classic ingredients. Simmered in a rich marinara sauce infused with garlic, onion, and fragrant herbs like oregano and basil, the meatballs are nestled over perfectly al dente spaghetti for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal. With its golden-browned meatballs and slow-simmered sauce, this dish is ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests with its authentic flavors. Ready in just over an hour, "Sarge’s Spaghetti Polpette" combines traditional cooking techniques with simple ingredients to deliver bold, comforting flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 60 ml milk
• 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 400 grams spaghetti
• 4 liters water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, milk, and chopped parsley. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into 20–24 small meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball. Place them on a tray and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and fry them until browned on all sides, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

While the meatballs are cooking, bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 8

Serve the meatballs and marinara over the spaghetti. Garnish with extra grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6537.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3910.9

Total Fat 217.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 831.9mg	0%
Sodium 6599.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.1g
Protein 228.8g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 1421.7mg	0%
Iron 32.4mg	0%
Potassium 4964.4mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 28.2%