Mama Sorrentino's Meatballs Recipe
House made with beef and pork, red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, basil, grilled garlic crostini. GFO
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Red Sauce
Crostini
Toppings
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
Red Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine Sauce and Meatballs
Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the red sauce. Simmer together for an additional 10 minutes.
Crostini Preparation
- 7
Prepare Baguette
Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 8
Toast Crostini
Toast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and rub the toasted slices with the whole garlic clove for flavor.
