Polpette al sugo

Ingredients

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• 500 g ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups tomato sauce

Let’s make it

1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper just until combined. Shape into 16 small meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, then transfer to a saucepan.
3. Add tomato sauce, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the meatballs reach 71 C / 160 F.
4. Serve with pasta or bread.