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

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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