Nona's Meatballs Recipe

Name: Nona's Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground meat, preferably ground sirloin, or ground round; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; Oil, for frying; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree; 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (16-ounce) can water (use sauce can); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground meat, preferably ground sirloin, or ground round
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 cloves minced garlic
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Oil, for frying
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree
1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16-ounce) can water (use sauce can)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and form into 2-inch balls.
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(Makes about 18 meatballs.)
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Heat a large pan coated with oil over medium heat.
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Add the meatballs and cook until well browned.
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Reserve.
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Marinara Sauce:
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Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
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Add the onions, celery, parsley and garlic, and saute until tender.
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Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato sauce, and water and mix well.
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Add remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat; add the meatballs and simmer, uncovered 2 to 3 hours.
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Note: If sauce gets too thick add more water the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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Serve with your favorite pasta Nona's meatballs and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground meat, preferably ground sirloin, or ground round, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs, 2 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Nona's Meatballs 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.

Nona's Meatballs

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