Jul 13 2026
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Nonna's Polpette Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Homemade meatballs asiago tomato sauce garlic toast points

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meatball Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Asiago cheese, minced garlic, eggs, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Meatballs

    Wet your hands and take a portion of the mixture, shaping it into a ball about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Tomato Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Onion and Garlic

    In the same skillet used for the meatballs, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Combine Meatballs with Sauce

    Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let simmer in the sauce for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Garlic Toast Points

  1. 7

    Prepare Garlic Butter

    In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.

  2. 8

    Toast the Baguette

    Spread the garlic butter mixture on each slice of baguette. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

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