Polpettes Napoletane (Naples Style Meatballs In Tomato Sauce)
The closest thing you'll find in traditional Italian cooking to "spaghetti and meatballs", in Naples they serve their meatballs in a simple, tasty tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ ts ground black pepper
- 1 lb meatballs (see recipe above)
Instructions
- In a large skillet with high sides, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and saute over medium high heat until the onions are lightly golden, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes, until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve as you desire, with crusty bread to mop up the sauce (Italian-style) or with pasta (American-style).
Notes
This recipe from 2013 was updated in September 2017. We made the sauce even more authentic. Enjoy!