20-Min Polpette al Sugo
Tender beef meatballs simmered in garlicky tomato sauce—a weeknight version of the Italian classic, ready in 20 minutes. Serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 whole garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground beef, panko, egg, parmesan, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper until just combined.
- 2
Roll mixture into 12 golf-ball-sized meatballs. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- 3
Brown meatballs 2 minutes per side without stirring — should look caramelized but not cooked through.
- 4
Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in crushed tomatoes and stir gently.
- 5
Simmer 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce clings to them.
- 6
Tear in fresh basil, taste, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- large bowl
- wooden spoon
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