Watch the video below and let Vincenzo from Vincenzo’s Plate teach you how to make the best meatballs! This recipe was passed down from his grandmother and is as traditional as it gets!
Ingredients:
For Meatballs:
- 500g (1.1 POUND) mixed pork & veal mince
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ carrot – peeled and sliced in 2
- ½ celery stick
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs (preferably free range)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Dried herbs (sage, marjoram, oregano)
- 2 x slices of bread (with crust cut off, sliced into medium size pieces)
- Water
- 4 x tablespoons Pecorino cheese
- 4 x tablespoons Parmigianno cheese
- Bowl of water
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
For sauce:
- 1/3 carrot
- 1/3 celery stalk
- 1 x garlic clove
- EVOO
- Passata or peeled tomatoes
Written Directions: Here

Sources:
Main Image & Video: YouTube – Vincenzo’s Plate