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Most people say that the meatball recipe has Italian origin. But, in fact, it is not possible to say that. Therefore, the meatballs we know today may not be found in Italy. Therefore, if you travel to Italy and look for beautiful spaghetti with meatballs, you will hardly find it on any menu.
Therefore, the originality of the meatballs is uncertain. So, it is not known exactly where they appeared. However, although meatballs have no known history, it is believed that they originated with the dish Koft. It is a dish with mixtures of puree, lentils, rice and meat. Therefore, over the years the recipe spread worldwide and variations of the dish emerged according to the culture of each country.
Later, after the dish arrived in other countries, it began to take on the version known today. With this, ingredients such as garlic, egg, cheese, parsley, etc. were added. However, this mixture formed small balls. Therefore, they were served with soup broths or as a main dish.
You've probably already indulged in a tasty dish of spaghetti and meatballs, haven't you? However, when most Americans think of this dish, they imagine a dense, round ball made of ground beef, breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese that is served with mounds of pasta and smothered in marinara sauce.
Although many major cultures have their own version of the meatball recipe, this dish is still believed to be traditionally Italian. However, you might be surprised to learn that the origin of the meatball is actually very difficult to pinpoint.
First of all, it is important to remember that the meatballs we know today are not what they used to be. Well, one of the theories is that meatballs were invented around the 12th century, in the Persian Empire. However, over the years, the recipe was adapted.
Furthermore, each region began to use whatever meat was most abundant. Or, for the meat that each people consumed more frequently. Therefore, you can easily find different recipes with different flavors and textures.
In short, here in Brazil, the dish was introduced by the Portuguese. However, it only became really popular after the immigration of Italians, precisely for this reason many think that the dish is of Italian origin. On the other hand, more important than knowing where the meatballs came from is knowing how to make this delicious recipe for you and the whole family.
Combine ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork in a large bowl. Add the garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
Junte a farinha de rosca na mistura de carne. Adicione lentamente a água, 1/2 xícara de cada vez e vai amassando. A mistura deve ficar bem úmida, mas possibilitando ainda manter sua forma de almôndegas. (Eu costumo usar cerca de 1 e 1/4 xícaras de água). Dessa forma, basta modelar as almôndegas.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry the meatballs in small quantities. However, when the meatball is very brown and slightly crispy, remove from the heat and drain on paper towels.
Therefore, to make your meatball recipe even tastier, the tip is to prepare a sauce with tomatoes and pour it on top. However, for an even better result, cook your meatballs in this sauce for approximately 15 minutes. After that, remove from the heat and serve while still hot with beautiful spaghetti noodles.
