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Italian Pork Meatballs with Creamy Polenta

40 min4 servings🍳 2 pansPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$15.00620 cal · 33g protein

Ingredients

  • ground pork1 lb
  • Italian breadcrumbs½ cup
  • eggs1 count
  • grated parmesan¾ cup
  • garlic2 cloves
  • marinara sauce1 jar
  • instant polenta1 cup
  • milk1 cup
  • butter2 tbsp
  • chicken broth3 cups
  • Italian seasoning1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.

  2. 2

    Mix the pork, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup parmesan, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt; roll into 16 meatballs and bake 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Warm the marinara in a large skillet, add the meatballs and simmer 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    For the polenta, bring the broth and milk to a boil, slowly whisk in the polenta and cook 3-5 minutes, stirring, until thick.

  5. 5

    Stir the butter and remaining parmesan into the polenta.

  6. 6

    Spoon polenta into bowls and top with meatballs and sauce. Extra baked meatballs freeze well.

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