Best Grandpa Rondinas Meatballs And Sauce Recipes

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS AND MARONI SAUCE 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE

Grandma Maroni's Meatballs and Maroni Sauce 100 Year Old Recipe image

I found this recipe on the Food Network website on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. It is from Maroni Cuisine in Northport, New York. I saw the episode and was inspired to make the meatballs. Boy am I glad I did. They are so good! Truly the best meatballs I have ever eaten. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/throwdown-with-bobby-flay/grandma-maronis-meatballs-100-year-old-recipe-recipe/index.html The original recipe uses ounces-I have somewhat converted it into teaspoons and cups. (Hopefully I have done it correctly, but it tastes good too with my measurements!)

Provided by JenJenMarie

Categories Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 40 meatballs, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (4 ounces) or 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs (4 ounces)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup grated romano cheese (6 ounces)
1/3 cup grated Spanish onion (3 ounces)
1/4 cup finely diced fresh garlic (2 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (2 ounces)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf (2 ounces)
6 ounces olive oil, not extra-virgin
12 garlic cloves, finely sliced
2 medium Spanish onions, finely diced
2 (28 ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper or 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
julienned fresh basil leaf (a large handful)

Steps:

For the meatballs:.
Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
Mix chuck, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Romano, onion, garlic, parsley and basil thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
To make the sauce:.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Once heated add the finely sliced garlic and onions to the pan. Cook over medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Next add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the julienned basil.
Simmer meatballs in sauce for about 10 minutes, and then serve over al dente pasta. YUM!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 166.2, Sodium 1109.4, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.7

GRANDPA RONDINA'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Grandpa Rondina's Meatballs and Sauce image

This was my huband's grandfather's recipe. It is always a big hit when I make this or share the recipe. Very easy to make just slow cooks all day. Please don't the long list scare you this is very easy and well worth the wait. I am posting the original recipe.

Provided by Tricia Foley

Categories Spaghetti

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb reg. ground beef
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lb ground beef (browned and crumbled)
2 cups Italian tomatoes (I use whole)
1/2 cup italian tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

To prepare sauce, heat olive oil; add in garlic and brown the ground beef.
Once beef is cooked through add all additional ingredients for the sauce.
Simmer on low heat for at least one hour before adding meatballs.
to prepare meatballs: Just mix all ingredients in large bowl until well blended.
Shape into golf ball sized balls, you can stick them in the fridge until ready to add to the sauce.
Once the sauce has simmered for atleast one hour drop the meatballs in carefully. They must simmer in the sauce (over low heat) for atleast 3 hours. This makes a wonderful tasting sauce.
Serve over your favorite spaghetti noodle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.3, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 748.3, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4, Protein 25.4