These are Italian meatballs, just like they make in Italy. These are the best I've ever tasted. I remember eating these at Grandma's house. They were always a frequently requested family favorite. We hope you like them as much as we do.
You can also use this recipe to make Italian meatloaf. The meatloaf recipe follows the meatball recipe.
- 2 20 oz. cans of tomatoes
- 2 large cans of tomato paste
- 1 large chopped onion
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced (can substitute 2 – 2 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed (or anise seed)
- basil, oregano, salt, pepper all to taste
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 beaten eggs
- 5-6 slices soft bread crumbs (or 1 1/2 cups dry)
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. clipped fresh parsley
- pepper to taste
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Saute your onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
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Add tomato paste and 2 paste cans worth of water, tomatoes and your seasonings and mix well.
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Simmer 3 hours. Serve over spaghetti with the meatballs listed below.
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Mix all ingredients thouroughly and form into small balls.
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Brown the meatballs.
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Add to the sauce above the last one and a half hours of cooking.
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To make a meatloaf from the meatball recipe follow the steps below.
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Form into large loaf.
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Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
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Brown under broiler for a minute or two.
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Baste with spaghetti sauce recipe listed above and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
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Top with mozzarella for last minute of cooking.