Grandma Maroni'S Meatballs And Maroni Sauce 100 Ye

Name: Grandma Maroni'S Meatballs And Maroni Sauce 100 Year Old Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Meatballs; 1 lb ground chuck; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (4 ounces) or 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (4 ounces); 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup grated romano cheese (6 ounces); 1/3 cup grated Spanish onion (3 ounces); 1/4 cup finely diced fresh garlic (2 ounces); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (2 ounces); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf (2 ounces); For Sauce; 6 ounces olive oil, not extra-virgin; 12 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 2 medium Spanish onions, finely diced; 2 (28 ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; julienned fresh basil leaf (a large handful)

Servings: persons

For Meatballs
1 lb ground chuck
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (4 ounces) or 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (4 ounces)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup grated romano cheese (6 ounces)
1/3 cup grated Spanish onion (3 ounces)
1/4 cup finely diced fresh garlic (2 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (2 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf (2 ounces)
For Sauce
6 ounces olive oil, not extra-virgin
12 garlic cloves, finely sliced
2 medium Spanish onions, finely diced
2 (28 ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
julienned fresh basil leaf (a large handful)

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For the meatballs:
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
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Mix chuck, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Romano, onion, garlic, parsley and basil thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
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Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
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To make the sauce:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Once heated add the finely sliced garlic and onions to the pan. Cook over medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Next add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the julienned basil.
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Simmer meatballs in sauce for about 10 minutes, and then serve over al dente pasta. YUM!

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Meatballs, 1 lb ground chuck, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (4 ounces) or 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (4 ounces), 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Grandma Maroni'S Meatballs And Maroni Sauce 100 Year Old Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma Maroni'S Meatballs And Maroni Sauce 100 Year Old Recipe

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My Personal Notes

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