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Duvel

Duvel

2 hours ago, Susanwusan said:

And what about the sauce, should it be tomatoey or gravy?  And is there a typical carbohydrate and vegetable accompaniment?


Again, this depends on what you want …

 

If you strive for authenticity, you can have Italian meatballs in white sauce, baked in the oven, deep fried, in broth   (btw: all with garlic 😉) and yes - also served in myriads of different tomato sauces. 

 

As for accompaniments: they are usully secondi (the meat course) and thus served with contorni (side dishes, e.g. cooked vegetables and such, NB: potato is considered in this group, too). Carbohydrates (other than bread and starchy veggies) are served before.

 

Duvel

Duvel

2 hours ago, Susanwusan said:

And what about the sauce, should it be tomatoey or gravy?  And is there a typical carbohydrate and vegetable accompaniment?


Again, this depends on what you want …

 

If you strive for authenticity, you can have Italian meatballs in white sauce, baked in the oven, deep fried, in broth   (btw: all with garlic 😉) and yes - also served in myriads of different tomato sauces. 

 

As for accompaniments: they are usully secondi (the meat course) and thus served with contorni (side dishes, e.g. cooked vegetables and such). Carbohydrates (other than bread) are served before.

 

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