Mediterranean Diet Friendly Italian Herb Polpette

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Italian Herb Polpette

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground pork and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, finely ground
¼ cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Whole milk is richer, so a lower-fat milk will make the dish a little less creamy. This matters most in baking and custards, where the extra fat adds richness.
1 large egg
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground turmeric
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the sauce

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
½ tsp kosher salt

For serving

4–5 fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
extra parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). In a small bowl, combine the finely ground oats and whole milk and let stand for 3 minutes until the oats absorb the milk and form a paste.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked oat paste, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands just until the ingredients are evenly distributed — stop as soon as no streaks remain; overmixing will tighten the meatballs.

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