mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)
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Hope you all enjoy this meal. Mother's recipe came from southern Italy where her mother's family was orignally from!!
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)
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1 lbminced veal or beef
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2 ozbreadcrumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry
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1 ozgrated parmesan cheese
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2garlic gloves
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1 tspchopped parsley
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1 Tbspfinely grated lemon zest
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2eggs
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flour for coating
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oil for shallow frying
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2 ctomatoe sauce
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grated nutmeg
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salt and pepper
How To Make mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)
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1Put the bread, meat, garlic, parsley, lemon rind, cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste into a bowl. Add the eggs and mix together lightly but thoroughly. Gently shape tablespoonfuls of the mixture into the shape of a golf ball. Roll lightly in flour then place in the refrigerator until required.
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2Pour the oil into a large frying pan and place over moderate heat. When hot add the meatballs in batches and fry for 3 to 4 minutes turning until brown on all sides. Lift out and drain on paper towels.
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3Add the tomato sauce to the pan thinning to a pouring consistency with water if necessary. Return the meatballs to the pan, stir gently and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through. With the meatballs sauce it is possible to dress spaghetti pasta or penne or fusilli.
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