Veal Meatballs with Tomato and Oregano Sauce 🍝🍅🌿 Ingredients: - 500g ground veal - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1 large egg - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp dried oregano - 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes - 2 tbsp olive oil - Fresh oregano leaves for garnish Preparation Steps: 1. In a large bowl, combine the ground veal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. 2. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook until browned on all sides. 4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside. 5. In the same skillet, add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. 6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let them cook in the sauce for 15 minutes. 7. Serve the meatballs in the tomato sauce, garnished with fresh oregano leaves. Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins Calories: 250 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with spaghetti or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. #vealmeatballs #italiancuisine #comfortfood

Looking for a delicious and satisfying sandwich idea? 🥪 Chopped Italian Sandwich 🇮🇹🥖 Ingredients: - 1 large Italian hoagie roll - 4 slices of salami - 4 slices of pepperoni - 4 slices of provolone cheese - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes - 1/4 cup diced red onion - 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1/4 cup sliced black olives - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Steps: 1. Cut the Italian hoagie roll in half lengthwise. 2. Layer the salami and pepperoni on the bottom half of the roll. 3. Add the provolone cheese on top of the meats. 4. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, olives, and basil. 5. Drizzle the red wine vinegar and olive oil over the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. 6. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the cheese layer. 7. Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll and press down gently. 8. Slice the sandwich into individual portions if desired. Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins | Total Time: 15 mins Calories: 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 2 servings Suggested Pairings: Pair with a side of potato chips or a fresh garden salad. #choppeditaliansandwich #sandwiches #italiancuisine