Meatball Crostini

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
2. 2
   Prepare the herb butter by combining all the ingredients together in a small bowl.. (Herb butter will keep well, wrapped tightly, in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to a month.)
3. 3
   Slice the baguette on the bias about 1/2-inch thick.
4. 4
   Spread the herb butter on both sides of the baguette slices and arrange in 1 layer on the prepared sheet pan.
5. 5
   Toast in the oven until golden brown and crisp on both sides, flipping halfway through, about 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Cover each crostini with 1 tablespoon pasta sauce.
7. 7
   Top each with a slice of mozzarella and a meatball.
8. 8
   Finish with another tablespoon of pasta sauce.
9. 9
   Bake in the oven until the meatballs are warmed through and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and serve hot.