Best Meatball Recipe EVER (Polpette)

Ingredients

Pour extra-virgin olive oil into a large frying pan and brown the onion (about 7 minutes on medium heat). Add canned tomatoes and simmer, 10-15 minutes. Turn off heat and cover with lid.

Place bread and milk in a large mixing bowl, and let sit for 2 min, until soft.

Add egg to bread and milk mixture and mix to combine.

Add ground meat, parsley, parmigiano, salt, and pepper (and garlic if using). Mix WELL with your hands.

Take a spoonful of the meatball mixture and gently roll it between your hands to form 1 1/2-inch meatball. Use breadcrumbs to prevent sticking. Set prepared meatballs on a cookie sheet and cover with plastic wrap.

Plunge your meatballs into the pot with the tomato sauce. Turn on the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes or until meatballs is fully cooked in the center. Once finished cooking, add the basil and cover with a lid. Turn off the heat.

Cook your favorite pasta or gnocchi, as directed by the package, to serve with meatballs. You can also eat without the pasta and serve it on yummy bread. Generously top with parmigiano and serve hot!