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