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Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

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Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

For the Meatballs

2 pounds ground beef chuck

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese, plus more for serving

1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

1 pound cooked spaghetti, for serving

Gallery

Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

4139_042109_meatballs.jpg

Read the full recipe after the video.

Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

Makes about 1 1/2 dozen

4139_042109_meatballs.jpg

4139_042109_meatballs.jpg

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

  • 4 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese, plus more for serving

  • 1 cup dried plain breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti, for serving

Directions

Make the sauce: Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent. Using your hands, crush tomatoes and add to saucepan, along with their juices; stir to combine. Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer.

Make the meatballs: Place beef, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix together by hand to combine. Wet hands with cold water and roll meat mixture into 1 3/4-inch balls.

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, place meatballs in skillet. Cook until browned on all sides, but not cooked through. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.

Transfer meatballs to sauce and gently stir from the bottom up to coat with sauce. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and reduce heat. Continue cooking, stirring every 15 minutes, for 3 hours more. Serve with spaghetti, sprinkled with more cheese, if desired.

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81 Ratings

5 star values:

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4 star values:

                                  29

3 star values:

                                  23

2 star values:

                                  8

1 star values:

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81 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  16

4 star values:

                                  29

3 star values:

                                  23

2 star values:

                                  8

1 star values:

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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

10/25/2010

                Unfortunately I don't share the same enthusiasm about these meatballs. We made them last night for dinner and both my husband and I felt that they were just ok.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/27/2009

                My husband and I just LOVE this recipe. I've made it several times since seeing it on TV with Martha and Chef Mancini. In fact, I've got some on the stove right now. This recipe is good for 4 meals for the two of us. We will eat it tonight and then for leftovers tomorrow (or the next day) and the other two portions I will freeze today for easy and delicious meals in the future.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/12/2009

                I've made these meatballs a few times and they are the best recipe I've found yet! I think they are just as good as my husband's Grandmother's meatballs that no one can replicate!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

04/22/2009

                I found these meatballs in a small grocery on the upper west side. They are fantastic just like my sicilian grandmother's. And so smartly packaged with the sauce. No other frozen meatball gives the sauce. All you need to do is boil pasta and dinner is done. Can't wait to try out this recipe!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

04/22/2009

                Ive ordered these meatballs from mamamancinis.com and they are AWESOME!!!!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

10/25/2010

                Unfortunately I don't share the same enthusiasm about these meatballs. We made them last night for dinner and both my husband and I felt that they were just ok.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated

11/27/2009

                My husband and I just LOVE this recipe. I've made it several times since seeing it on TV with Martha and Chef Mancini. In fact, I've got some on the stove right now. This recipe is good for 4 meals for the two of us. We will eat it tonight and then for leftovers tomorrow (or the next day) and the other two portions I will freeze today for easy and delicious meals in the future.

Rating: Unrated

11/12/2009

                I've made these meatballs a few times and they are the best recipe I've found yet! I think they are just as good as my husband's Grandmother's meatballs that no one can replicate!

Rating: Unrated

04/22/2009

                I found these meatballs in a small grocery on the upper west side. They are fantastic just like my sicilian grandmother's. And so smartly packaged with the sauce. No other frozen meatball gives the sauce. All you need to do is boil pasta and dinner is done. Can't wait to try out this recipe!  


                    
                Ive ordered these meatballs from mamamancinis.com and they are AWESOME!!!!

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