Mike Maronis Grandma Maronis Meatballs (100-Year-Old Recipe) Recipe

Name: Mike Maronis Grandma Maronis Meatballs (100-Year-Old Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 small Spanish onion, grated; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; Pinch of kosher salt, or to taste; 1/3 cup olive oil; 12 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1 large Spanish onion, finely diced; 2 (28-ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper; 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente

Servings: persons

Olive oil
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 small Spanish onion, grated
3 tablespoons minced garlic
Pinch of kosher salt, or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
12 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 large Spanish onion, finely diced
2 (28-ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper
1 large handful fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente

1
To make the meatballs, preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
3
Mix the beef, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, herbs, onion, garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl.
4
Roll the meatballs loosely about the size of a large golf ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake until cooked through and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
6
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
7
Add the garlic and onion, and cook until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and stir.
9
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and add the basil.
11
Add the meatballs to the sauce.
12
To serve, divide the spaghetti among 4 plates, and top with the meatballs and the sauce.

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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: Olive oil, 1 pound ground beef chuck, 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Mike Maronis Grandma Maronis Meatballs (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.

Mike Maronis Grandma Maronis Meatballs (100-Year-Old Recipe)

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