NONA'S MEATBALLS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

  • Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and form into 2-inch balls. (Makes about 18 meatballs.) Heat a large pan coated with oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until well browned. Reserve.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, parsley and garlic, and saute until tender. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato sauce, and water and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat; add the meatballs and simmer, uncovered 2 to 3 hours.

Waseem Noor
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I loved these meatballs! They were so flavorful and tender.


MD Humauon kabir
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The meatballs were delicious, but they were a little time-consuming to make.


Kasun Sapumal
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These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Nancy Njeri
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Kaiden Peake
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The meatballs were good, but they didn't have much flavor.


Milo Lanoue
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add more bread crumbs next time.


Kalyango Johnpaul
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best.


pit deezy
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Matthew Valentine
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They were so tender and flavorful.


M Javed jaidy
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The Nonnas meatballs were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.


Yancie Momofmanyx
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rana Aurangzaib
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.