These pork meatballs are packed with flavor and cooked in a rich and creamy white wine sauce. The meatballs are tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, while the sauce adds an extra layer of decadence to the dish. This recipe is the perfect combination of comfort and elegance and is sure to impress your family or guests. Serve the meatballs and sauce over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Form mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
Interesting Facts
The combination of pork meatballs and white wine sauce creates a unique and delicious flavor profile.
Ground pork is an affordable and versatile protein that pairs well with a variety of flavors.
Using white wine in the sauce not only adds flavor but also helps to tenderize the meatballs.
The addition of heavy cream makes the sauce creamy and luxurious.
This recipe is a great option for entertaining, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated.