Meatless Meatballs: Polpette di Lupo

Name: Meatless Meatballs: Polpette di Lupo
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch basil, leaves chopped; 454 grams stale country-style bread, crusts removed and cut into thick slices; 2 kilograms peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved; 1 mediums carrot, finely shredded; 3 larges eggs; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried; 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 6 servings Kosher salt; 355 milliliters milk; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 237 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 bunches Italian parsley, leaves chopped to yield 2 tablespoons; 118 milliliters grated pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano; 6 servings Salt and pepper

Meatless Meatballs: Polpette di Lupo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 479 calories, 18g of protein, and 22g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up eggs, carrot, tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large bowl add the bread slices and milk.

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Bread

Milk

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Bowl

Let sit until the bread is soaked through, then squeeze dry. Crumble and tear the soaked bread into smaller pieces and process in the food processor, using quick pulses, to yield 4 cups soaked crumbs.

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Bread

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Food Processor

Mix the crumbs in a bowl with the eggs, cheese, herbs, and garlic, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Form into round balls about 2 inches in diameter. Set aside on a rack or plate to dry for about 15 to 20 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Cheese

Garlic

Herbs

Egg

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Bowl

In a saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil to frying temperature, about 360 degrees F, and fry the bread balls until brown on all sides.

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Bread

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Remove the balls as they brown and drain on a rack covered with paper towels.

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Paper Towels

Have the tomato sauce ready. Arrange the balls on a platter and lightly cover with sauce.

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Tomato Sauce

Sauce

Serve immediately.

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

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Garlic

Onion

Add the thyme and carrot and cook until the carrot is quite soft, about 5 minutes more.

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Carrot

Thyme

Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer until as thick as hot cereal, about 30 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.

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Hot Cereal

Tomato