Nonna's Meatballs In Tomato Sauce - Polpette Di Nonna

Name: Nonna's Meatballs In Tomato Sauce - Polpette Di Nonna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 160 g Crusty Bread Roll (approx. 2 small rolls); 900 g Beef Mince (12% Fat ); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely chopped); 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 30 g Parmesan Cheese (finely grated); 2 Medium Eggs; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 stick Celery; 1 small Red Onion; 1 Carrot; 2 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tbsp White Wine; 400 g Passata; 800 g Finely Chopped Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Sugar (or to taste); Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

A one-pan recipe for giant, soft meatballs that comes straight from our Nonna's kitchen recipes. An authentic way to enjoy beef meatballs in a delicious tomato sauce without any pasta in sight!

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:52:35 GMT