Lemon Polpettini

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Zesty Lemon Polpettini recipe for a flavorful pasta dish
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 lb ground pork
1 lemon , juice of
1 lemon , zest of
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves , chopped
6 -8 sprigs thyme , leaves removed
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
10 anchovy fillets , minced
salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 lb pasta , cooked in salted boiling water until al dente

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
753
Sugar
3g
Fat
35g
Lemon Polpettini is an Italian-inspired dish that features small meatballs made with ground pork, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, and anchovies. The meatballs are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with chicken stock, and served over cooked pasta for a complete meal. This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your pasta dishes and try new flavors and ingredients. The meatballs can also be prepared ahead of time and frozen for an easy weeknight dinner option.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the flour and breadcrumbs.
2.Add in the ground pork, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, parmesan cheese, and minced anchovies, and mix until well combined.
3.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4.Shape the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
5.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer.
6.Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
7.Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are fully cooked.
8.Serve the meatballs over cooked pasta, garnished with additional parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

PROS

The Lemon Polpettini meatballs are packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, and anchovies.

This recipe is a great way to switch up your usual pasta dish.

CONS

The addition of anchovies may not be appealing to everyone, and they can be salty in flavor.

This recipe does require a bit of effort and time to make the meatballs from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pasta dish may not be the healthiest, it does offer some nutritional benefits.
Pork is a good source of protein, and the lemon juice and zest can help to add flavor without relying on excess salt or sugar. However, this dish is still relatively high in fat and sodium.

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