Description
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Recipes:
Meatballs with Marinara Sauce over Creamy Polenta
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef or pork (or a mix)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
For the Polenta:
1 cup polenta (cornmeal)
4 cups water or chicken broth
1 tbsp butter
Salt, to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Make the Meatballs:
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1-2 inches in diameter).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Brown the meatballs on all sides (about 4-5 minutes).
Once browned, pour the marinara sauce into the pan with the meatballs and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Make the Polenta:
In a medium saucepan, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil.
Slowly whisk in the polenta and reduce the heat to low.
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 minutes, until the polenta is thick and creamy.
Stir in the butter and season with salt to taste.
For an extra creamy texture, add a bit more butter or cheese as desired.
Assemble the Dish:
Spoon a generous amount of creamy polenta onto each plate.
Top with 3-4 meatballs and a spoonful of marinara sauce.
Finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Serve and Enjoy!
This Meatballs with Marinara Sauce over Creamy Polenta is the perfect comfort meal, blending rich, flavorful meatballs with the creamy goodness of polenta. Enjoy every bite!
