Good Food logo Sicilian sardine meatballs poached in a simple tomato sauce, ready to be mopped up with bread. William Meppem I grew up eating variations of these sardine polpette. Sometimes they were simply breaded and shallow-fried but, more often, poached in a fragrant tomato sauce, as I’ve done here. These polpette contain a classic Sicilian combination of sardines, currants, herbs, pine nuts and pecorino. I’ve always loved sardines, tinned and fresh. And now, with ready-filleted sardines widely available, they’re an easy midweek option. Serve with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce and you have a very nutritious and satisfying meal.…
