Polpette Napoletane (Neapolitan Meatballs) Recipe

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Polpette Napoletane (Neapolitan Meatballs)
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Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, place the bread; cover with milk and leave to soak.
  2. Chop parsley and garlic together.
  3. Squeeze milk out of the bread and add to meat along with parsley and garlic in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Mix ingredients together, then add eggs and mix again.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Shape meatballs, make a hole in the top and insert a small piece of mozarella.
  7. Cover over mozzarella, then roll meatballs in bread crumbs.
  8. Fry in heated olive oil for 5 minutes, then turn over.
  9. When golden brown and crusty on both sides, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  10. Add meatballs to your favorite tomato sauce and cook very slowly for 45 minutes on low heat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.3 Kcal (2744 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.35g 54%
Cholesterol 119.31mg 40%
Sodium 783.24mg 33%
Potassium 333.8mg 7%
Total Carbs 52.74g 18%
Sugars 2.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 29.62g 59%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 211.1mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.95 Kcal (996 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.84g 54%
Cholesterol 43.32mg 40%
Sodium 284.41mg 33%
Potassium 121.21mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.15g 18%
Sugars 0.78g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 10.75g 59%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 76.6mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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