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Grandma's Famous Italian Meatballs

"Grandma's Italian meatball recipe is the ultimate comfort food to share with the family! Tender and juicy meatballs simmered in a simple yet rich tomato sauce and placed over spaghetti..."

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup olive oil ((60ml))
1/2 cup yellow onions ((66g) minced)
4 garlic cloves ((2 teaspoons, 6 g) minced)
7 cups crushed canned tomatoes ((56 ounces) Cento Brand or San Marzano tomatoes )
6 ounces tomato paste (use less if a thinner consistency is desired)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (add more to taste)
2 pounds ground beef ((908g) 80% lean meat to 20% fat)
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic ((1 teaspoon, 3g) finely minced)
1/2 cup yellow onion ((72g) finely minced)
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt ((16g))
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ((20g) freshly grated)
1 cup breadcrumbs ((127g) grandma recommends Italian style, but plain okay)
fresh basil ((for garnish if desired))
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