meatball
US /ˈmiːt.bɑːl/
UK /ˈmiːt.bɑːl/
1.
polpetta
a ball of ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients, that is cooked by frying, baking, or simmering
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She served spaghetti with large meatballs.
Ha servito spaghetti con grandi polpette.
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The recipe calls for lean ground beef to make the meatballs.
La ricetta richiede carne macinata magra per fare le polpette.