Polpette

Serves 4 people
 
Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¾ cup white wine
• 2 ¾ cups bread crumbs
• Water, for soaking bread crumbs
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Cooking oil, such as soybean oil or canola

 
Directions for the sauce

• Sauté the garlic clove in olive oil on medium low heat.   
• When it starts to sizzle add in the wine and let it reduce.
• Add salt to taste. Keep the sauce warm while preparing the meatballs. Remove garlic clove before serving.

Directions for preparing the meatballs

• Soak bread crumbs in water until soft, then drain and squeeze the excess water out. In a large bowl combine all remaining ingredients except oil and mix together. Roll mixture into balls about 1 inch diameter or slightly larger.
• Place enough cooking oil in a pan to cover the meatballs when frying. Turn heat to medium and add meatballs. Reduce heat to low and cook about 5-7 minutes or until done all the way through.
• Carefully remove meatballs from oil and combine with the sauce. Simmer over low heat to blend flavors.