Italian-style meatballs
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Every Italian housewife has her own recipe for meatballs. They can be made from a variety of ingredients, baked, stewed, or boiled, but are almost always served with a thick tomato sauce. Traditional Italian herbs such as basil and oregano, along with garlic, are used for flavoring. I particularly love the Italian-style meatballs recipe with nuts and Parmesan cheese. You can use different kinds of nuts—walnuts, hazelnuts, or pine nuts—but it's better not to substitute the Parmesan with another cheese; it just won't be the same! Try these meatballs at least once, and you'll fall in love with them, I promise. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Grate the Parmesan cheese on a grater.
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Step 2
Wash the herbs, dry them, and chop finely with a knife.
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Step 3
Finely chop the onion and sauté in a couple of tablespoons of oil. Add the ground nuts and garlic, mix, heat through, and turn off the heat.
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Step 4
When the skillet contents have cooled, mix them with the ground meat and grated Parmesan. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, salt, spices, and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
Form small meatballs.
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Step 6
Pour boiling water over the tomatoes, remove the skin, chop the flesh, and place it in a saucepan.
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Step 7
Add red wine, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 8
Place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet, pour the sauce over them, and bake at 180°C for half an hour.
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Step 9
Serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, or simply with a green salad. Buon appetito!