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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prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound minced veal or beef
- 2 ounces breadcrumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry
- 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese
- 2 - garlic gloves
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 - eggs
- - flour for coating
- - oil for shallow frying
- 2 cups tomatoe sauce
- - grated nutmeg
- - salt and pepper
How To Make mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)
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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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