Italian Meatballs
4 servings
30 minutes
Italian meatballs are the embodiment of home comfort and gastronomic tradition. They originate from the depths of Italian cuisine, where juicy meat, aromatic spices, and tender cheese come together to create the perfect dish for family lunches. The crispy crust from frying in olive oil hides a tender and juicy texture, while parsley and garlic add spicy notes. White bread makes the structure airy, and parmesan adds a rich flavor. These meatballs pair excellently with tomato sauce or pasta, creating a harmony of flavors highly valued in Italy. They can be served as a standalone dish or alongside fresh bread and a glass of good red wine. Meatballs are a simple yet impeccable art of cooking that conveys the spirit of warm Italian evenings.
1
Crush the stale bread (preferably in a blender), grate the cheese, and chop the parsley. Add all this to the minced meat along with the egg and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- White bread: 150 g
- Parmesan cheese: 45 g
- Parsley: 15 g
- Ground beef: 750 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground red pepper: 0 g
2
Shape meatballs from the resulting mixture.
3
Fry in olive oil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Olive oil: 2 teaspoons