The iconic scene in the delightful, animated movie features, of course, spaghetti and meatballs (served with breadsticks), but we think readers of GDM need something a little more challenging.
But remember, this delicious version of Lady and Tramp’s romantic meal must still be sealed with a spaghetti-assisted kiss!
But remember, this delicious version of Lady and Tramp’s romantic meal must still be sealed with a spaghetti-assisted kiss!
Polpette – Lady and the Tramp (1955)
INGREDIENTS:
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METHOD:
Serve with creamy mash or soft polenta and vegetables of choice.
Note: In case you hadn’t guessed, ‘Polpette’ is the Italian word for meatball!
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350˚F.
- Cook the onion and pancetta in a non-stick pan in a tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Add the tarragon, salt and pepper to taste and mix through.
- Put the mince into a large bowl and add the cooked onion mixture. Mix well with a fork to ensure that the onion is really well dispersed and that the fibres of the mince have started to extend.
- Scoop a soupspoon of mince and roll into polpette balls with wet hands. Place the balls onto one or two dinner plates until ready to cook and chill in the fridge.
- While they are chilling, make the sauce. Cut the Swiss Brown mushrooms into 4 strips and slice thinly. Squeeze the porcini reserving the liquid they soaked in. Slice finely.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sliced mushroom and porcini and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Add the stock a little at a time to ensure a smooth mix, then bring to the boil and stir until thickened and smooth. Stir in the cream and bring back to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in the same non-stick pan and fry the polpette until browned. Place the browned polpette into a baking dish large enough to fit them in a single layer. Pour the sauce over and cook in the oven for 40-50 minutes. The sauce will develop a browned top so stir it in before serving.
Serve with creamy mash or soft polenta and vegetables of choice.
Note: In case you hadn’t guessed, ‘Polpette’ is the Italian word for meatball!