Sunday, September 30, 2012

Polpettine with tomato sauce and Mint

Polpettine with tomato sauce and Mint Ingredients needed: * 1 3/4 gound beef, port and veal mix * 1 egg * 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs * 1/2 cup of grated onion * 1/4 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese * 3/4 teaspoon of salt * 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper * 1 tablespoon of olive oil * 1/2 cup of diced onion * 4 cloves of garlic, minced * 1 28 oz can of crusted tomatoes * 1/2 cup of chopped fresh mint * 1 pound mezzi rigatoni, cooked Preparation steps: * In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork and veal mix; egg; bread crumbs; grated onion; the 1/4 cup of grated cheese; 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Form into 56 mini meatballs (polpettine), about 2 teaspoons each. * Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and half the mint; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. * Place polpettine in sauce. Cover and simmer 6 minutes. Gently flip the meatballs and cook another 6 minutes, covered. Stir in remaining mint and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt * Serve polpettine and sauce over mezzi rigatoni. Garnish with cheese and mint Enjoy Do you love facebook? Check out my funny facebook status updates blog http://mostfunnyfacebookstatus.blogspot.com/