Super Simple Friday Night Meatballs

"Transform your life by gathering for meatballs. [Photographs: Carina Romano] So many readers asked for my husband Joe Cleffie's meatball recipe that we had to oblige. After making a few small tweaks for foolproofing and streamlining, we're proud to present it here. This isn't the most complicated meatball recipe around—quite the opposite in fact. Our goal here is a recipe that anyone can make, no practice required, and get great results. I hope it inspires a thousand dinners in communities worldwide. Why this recipe works: * Simplicity is the name of the game here. The adobo seasoning in the meatball mixture adds plenty of garlic and spice flavor, while breadcrumbs and eggs help keep the balls tender. * A long simmer in the sauce leads to good flavor exchange, making the sauce meatier and the balls saucier. Note: Meatballs can be frozen after frying and before adding them to the sauce. After browning, transfer to a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet. Place in freezer until balls are fully frozen, then transfer to a zipper-lock bag. Sauce can be frozen separately in a zipper-lock bag. To finish, thaw sauce and transfer to a pot. Add meatballs and simmer for at least one hour. Alternatively, transfer thawed sauce and meatballs to a slow cooker. Set to "keep warm" setting and allow to cook for 8 hours...."