Monique Ming Laven’s favorite meatball recipe

Ingredients

· 2 cups panko bread crumbs

· 2 pounds ground turkey

· 4 ounces prosciutto di parma (diced into 1/8-inch cubes)

· 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)

· 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)

· 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano

· 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

· 3/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley

· Several gratings of nutmeg

· 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

· Salt and freshly ground black pepper

· 2 cups tomato sauce

· 1 1/2 - 2 cups milk

PREPARATION

Step 1: Ingredients: 2 cup panko breadcrumbs Soak the bread crumbs in water to cover for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.

Step 2: Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey, 4 ounces diced prosciutto di Parma, 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage (casings removed), 3 large eggs (lightly beaten), 1 1/2 - 2 cups milk,1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano, 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 3/4 cups finely chopped Italian parsley, several gratings of nutmeg, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl, combine the turkey, prosciutto, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, ¼ cup of the pecorino, the Parmigiano, ½ cup of the parsley, the nutmeg, and ¼ cup of the olive oil. Mix very gently with your hands. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 3: Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce. Add the tomato to the pan and bring to a boil. Place the meatballs in the sauce and return to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Transfer to a platter and serve with the remaining ¼ cup pecorino, and sprinkle parsley over the top.

Polpette Di Tacchino (Turkey meatballs)

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