Polpettini in Sauce

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Health Score:
84 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr
Preparation
Calories:
354
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie354 cal.(17 %)
Protein26 g(27 %)
Fat21 g(18 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.6 g(12 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E4 mg(33 %)
Vitamin K21.7 μg(36 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin11.9 mg(99 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate98 μg(33 %)
Pantothenic acid1.7 mg(28 %)
Biotin17.7 μg(39 %)
Vitamin B₁₂5.6 μg(187 %)
Vitamin C50 mg(53 %)
Potassium994 mg(25 %)
Calcium46 mg(5 %)
Magnesium56 mg(19 %)
Iron3.9 mg(26 %)
Iodine8 μg(4 %)
Zinc6.1 mg(76 %)
Saturated fatty acids6.1 g
Uric acid149 mg
Cholesterol118 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the meatballs
16 ozs ground Beef
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 onion (grated)
1 egg
salt
freshly ground Black pepper
2 Tbsps olive oil
For the tomato sauce
35 ozs ripe Tomatoes
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic cloves (crushed)
cup Red wine (or vegetable stock)
salt
peppers
To garnish
Basil
How healthy are the main ingredients?
TomatoBeefolive oilgarlic cloveCuminonion

Preparation steps

1.
For the meatballs: mix together all the ingredients (except the oil) until well blended. Form the mixture into about 20 balls.
2.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3.
For the tomato sauce: put the tomatoes into boiling water for a few seconds, then skin, halve, remove the seeds and chop the tomatoes.
4.
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes and wine or stock, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper
5.
Add the meatballs to the pan. Cover them in the sauce and cook for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.
6.
Garnish with basil.

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