Meatballs With Polenta Parmesan Brodo Recipe 55

ITALIAN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Grate the bread on the large holes of a box grater into coarse crumbs and put into a large bowl along with the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the meatloaf mix, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add half the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.
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TOASTED PASTA AND MEATBALLS IN PARMESAN BRODO

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the Parmesan rind with the stock, garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and let simmer over low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pork with the breadcrumbs, egg, dill, 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well. Gradually mix in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan broth, then form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Working over a bowl, break any long pasta into small pieces. Add all the pasta to the skillet and cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta to the Parmesan broth.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the meatballs to the Parmesan broth, cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the spinach and peas and simmer until warm, 3 minutes. Serve in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan, dill sprigs and black pepper.

MEATBALL AND POLENTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• For the polenta: Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, garlic and onions. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock along with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
• Slowly add the cornmeal while whisking constantly to avoid clumping. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream, ricotta and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside off the heat.
• For the meatballs: Add the beef and pork to a large mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, eggs, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan, half the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Using clean hands, mix together until well combined. Use a scoop or your hands to form 20 evenly sized meatballs. Set them aside on a plate or baking sheet.
• Add the tomatoes, olive oil, basil, oregano and remaining garlic to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and give everything a quick stir. Transfer the meatballs to the baking dish and bake until browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer the meatballs and any pan juices to a large bowl.
• For the casserole: Transfer the reserved polenta to the baking dish you just used to bake the meatballs. Place the meatballs on top of the polenta, reserving any liquid or tomatoes in the bowl. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan over the top of the casserole and bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
• When you are just about ready to serve, pour the pan juices into a saucepan and warm over medium heat.
• Sprinkle the casserole with more grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Serve with the warmed pan sauce on the side.
• Freezer directions: Once the casserole is assembled, do not bake it. Allow the casserole to cool completely and allow the reserved sauce and tomatoes from cooking the meatballs to do the same in a separate container. This will take 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Wrap the casserole in plastic wrap and then foil. Put the sauce in a separate freezer-safe container. Label, date and freeze both until ready to eat.
• To cook, allow both the casserole and sauce to thaw completely in the refrigerator, preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake the unwrapped casserole until bubbly and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.

MEATBALLS WITH POLENTA & PARMESAN BRODO RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make brodo: In a medium pot, combine Parmesan rinds, 1 cup grated Parmesan, bay leaves, shallot halves, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Strain, discard all solids and return brodo to pot. Set pot over a low flame and keep brodo at a low simmer until ready to serve. Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix ground beef with soy sauce, chopped parsley, egg and spices until well combined. Using wet hands, roll beef into golf-ball-size meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a large baking sheet and roast on center rack until just rosy, or 125 degrees, at center, about 10 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile Make Polenta: In a medium pot heat remaining oil. Add polenta and stir to coat. Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a simmer. Cook polenta, stirring often, until tender and creamy, about 10 minutes. If necessary, add splashes of water to keep polenta pourable. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter, remaining grated Parmesan and season to taste with salt. Distribute polenta among 4 bowls. Top with meatballs and pour ¼ cup brodo over top. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.