Meatballs With Peas in Sauce: Like a Nonna!

In this dish we will make meatballs which are called classic ground meatballs. To make this, I use my mom’s recipe which helps to make it very soft and delicious. After that these meatballs are dipped in a very good savory tomato sauce. In this sauce we will also add sweet peas which makes the taste of this dish even more delicious.

In short, you must make it once and see it. You will like it very much and if you like it then definitely tell me.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	For The Meatballs: 14 Ounces Ground Beef 4-5 Tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese 1 Cup Milk Parsley For Taste 1 Cup of Stale Bread 1 Egg Salt Breadcrumbs  For The Sauce: 2 Cups of Frozen Peas 1 Onion 2 Cups of Tomato Puree Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	45 Minutes- 1 Hour
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 180°C
Utensils / Utensili	Frying Pan Pot Serving Plate
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Stove

METHOD

Step 1: Take a pot and soak the stale roti with milk and soften it.

Step 2: To make meatballs, first we will put the ground meat in a bowl. Then add soaked bread in it. Now add all the ingredients and mix them like eggs, cheese, finely chopped parsley. 

Step 3: Finally add salt as needed.

Step 4: Mix this mixture well and make a ball with your hands. Sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs.

Step 5: Take a large frying pan. Add a few tablespoons of avo oil to it. Then add finely chopped onion to it.

Step 6: Now we will also add meatballs to it. It will continue to cook until it turns brown. 

Step 7: Add the frozen peas and let it cook for a few minutes until the peas become soft.

Step 8: At the same time, we will add tomato puree and half a cup of water in the pan. Then add salt to taste. Cover the meatballs with peas and let it cook for 30-35 minutes on low flame.

Step 9: Serve their delicious sauce with slices of bread so that you can soak up and enjoy this delicious sauce.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to cook meatballs before putting in sauce?

You can cook with both methods: either cook meatballs before incorporating with sauce or cook them in sauce.

What’s the difference between meatball sauce and Bolognese sauce?

In fact, Meat sauce and Bolognese are the same, but the main difference is that Bolognese sauce has a creamy texture and thick consistency.

What causes meatballs to fall apart in sauce?

To prevent meatballs from breaking, avoid using too much bread crumbs or eggs. They will lose the meatball’s grip in sauce.

Is it better to bake meatballs or cook them in sauce?

It's totally up to you. Both are right way to prepare meatballs either by baking or directly cooking in sauce.

Is it better to cook or fry meatballs?

Baking is the best option because it will brown them nicely and neatly than frying and it is an easy and quick way to cook meatballs.