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Meatballs: The ultimate guide

Meatballs make the ideal dish for a Monday night dinner, a Saturday night evening gathering or a Sunday feast. What's more, here are 60 plans for meatballs like you've never observed them - Meatballs rustico, ate up with dry bread to sop up the delicious sauce; Seared hamburger carpaccio meatballs, best eaten glass of Prosecco close by; Pork, ginger and lemongrass meatballs; Lobster meatballs. There are plans for sheep, chicken, fish, prawns, venison and duck. There are even veggie lover (meat)balls - Corn and quinoa balls; Chickpea and cauliflower balls; Tofu with mushroom balls. Nearly as significant as the meatballs themselves are what they are presented with. Select from 20 thoughts for sotte palle (actually 'underneath the balls'), from Creamy polenta or Roasted fennel to Wasabi slaw, Cheesy bread or Toasted quinoa. Top with one of the 20 sauces, for example, Aioli, Red wine and onion or Creamy mushroom, at that point sprinkle with Truffle salt or Crushed pistachios - and take care of.

About the Author
Matteo Bruno is the owner of three Melbourne based Meatball & Wine bars. He is also the owner of Flinders Lane Food & Beverage Co, an Australian importer of the finest Italian wines and represents some of Australia's most celebrated wine makers.