Meatballs with Vegetables and Parmesan

The meatballs with vegetables and Parmesan are a tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 500 g of ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix of both)
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 small onion
• 100 g of grated Parmesan
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by grating the vegetables: the zucchini, carrot, and onion. Squeeze the grated vegetables to remove excess water.
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the grated vegetables, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. If you like, you can also add a bit of chopped parsley for a touch of freshness.
3. Knead the mixture well until it is homogeneous.
4. Take small portions of the mixture and form round meatballs with your hands.
5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan and cook the meatballs until they are golden brown and cooked inside, about 10-15 minutes. You can also choose to bake them in the oven at 180 °C for about 20-25 minutes if you prefer a lighter cooking method.
6. When they are ready, serve them hot with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan on top.

Curiosity

Parmesan is a hard, aged cheese, typical of Northern Italy. It is known for its rich flavor and versatile character in cooking, which makes it perfect both as an ingredient in many dishes and as a table cheese.

I hope you can enjoy preparing and tasting these delicious meatballs! Buon appetito!