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sugo alle polpette {pasta & meatballs}

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Meat &amp, Seafood
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork {not sausage}
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 3 slices white bread
  • ¼ cup half & half
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry parsley
  • salt & pepper as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4- 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • ½ white onion finely chopped
  • pasta to serve

Instructions

  • First, make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.
  • In a small bowl, tear up the sliced white bread into small chunks, and pour just enough half&half to soak them {might be less than the whole ¼ cup}. Add this to the meat.
  • Start mixing everything together, then add 2 of the eggs. If the mixture is still too dry, add the 3rd egg.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and salt & pepper. Place mixture in the fridge while you start the sauce.
  • In a large nonstick pot, heat the olive oil and onion over medium-high heat. Once the onion starts to fizzle, throw in some salt and pepper, and allow it to cook until softened and translucent.
  • Add in the tomato sauce, cover, and let the mixture come to a low boil.
  • Take the meat mixture out of the fridge, and make meatballs about the size of a walnut. Once you have formed all the meatballs, add them to the hot sauce a few at a time, making sure to not place them on top of each other.
  • Once all the meatballs have been added, cover the pot once more, and let it cook on medium-high for 20-30 minutes. After this, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let it cook for 1-2 hours {longer if possible}.
  • When ready to serve, cook pasta according to package directions, top with meatballs and sauce, and serve with more grated parmesan on top.