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Nonna's Pasta e Purpette Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Nonna's Homemade Tomato Sauce:

5 tablespoons of Olive oil
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1 teaspoon of oregano
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
2 chopped fresh garlic cloves.
1 tablespoon of salt (or adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon of black pepper
2 cans of puréed tomatoes (for each can, add 1 can of water and let cook for 1 hour)
350 g of pasta

Meatballs:

Ground beef or pork (lean or regular)
1 cup of Parmesan Cheese
2 large eggs
Spices: garlic powder and onion powder (1 teaspoon each)
Herbs: dried basil and oregano (1 teaspoon each)
Seasoning: salt and pepper (1 teaspoon each)
Breadcrumbs—any kind you prefer.
Directions:
Directions:
- Combine all the meatball ingredients and roll them into small balls. Add these meatballs to your sauce and allow them to cook in the sauce for an additional 45 minutes.

- Meanwhile, fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and then add your preferred pasta shape (such as penne, rotini, or rigatoni).

- Cook until the pasta is al dente, then strain it from the water. Next, add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with the meatballs. Top with Parmesan cheese and either fresh parsley or basil. Enjoy this delicious meal!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Serves 4-6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Al dente penne rigate pasta is coated in Nonna's rich, savory sauce that clings to every groove of the perfectly ridged noodles. Now add in tender, juicy meatballs made from a blend of seasoned ground meats and aromatic herbs, each bite bursting with flavor. Hearty pasta, zesty tomato sauce, and succulent meatballs combine to create a symphony of taste and texture that will leave your taste buds soaring. Comfort food at its finest, this classic Italian dish satisfies cravings and brings smiles to faces with every forkful. Trust me, once you try penne rigate and meatballs, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Bon appétit!

 

 

 

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