Mama Maroni'S Meatballs And Sauce Recipe

Name: Mama Maroni'S Meatballs And Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Meatballs; 1 lb ground chuck; 4 ounces dried breadcrumbs; 4 large eggs; 4 ounces whole milk; 6 ounces romano cheese, grated; 3 ounces Spanish onions, grated or minced; 2 ounces garlic, minced; 2 ounces fresh Italian parsley; 2 ounces fresh basil, chopped; salt and pepper; For Sauce; 6 ounces olive oil, good quality, not extra virgin; 12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded

Servings: persons

For Meatballs
1 lb ground chuck
4 ounces dried breadcrumbs
4 large eggs
4 ounces whole milk
6 ounces romano cheese, grated
3 ounces Spanish onions, grated or minced
2 ounces garlic, minced
2 ounces fresh Italian parsley
2 ounces fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper
For Sauce
6 ounces olive oil, good quality, not extra virgin
12 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f. Mix together all meatball ingredients. If mixture seems too loose, add more breadcrumbs. (Mixture will be very moist.).
2
Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
3
Roll meatballs into golfball sized balls.
4
Bake for 35-40 minutes.
5
While meatballs are baking, heat olive oil over medium heat.
6
Saute onions until soft. Add garlic and saute until onions start to brown.
7
Add Tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add some red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
8
Adjust seasonings.
9
Stir in basil.
10
I like to add the meatballs to the finished sauce so that the flavors can meld.
11
If you are using the meatballs only for sandwiches, you can halve the sauce recipe, but if you want sauce for pasta, use full recipe.

1330

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Meatballs, 1 lb ground chuck, 4 ounces dried breadcrumbs, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Mama Maroni'S Meatballs And Sauce 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!

Mama Maroni'S Meatballs And Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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