Grandma's Italian Meatball Recipe

Grandma's Italian Meatball Recipe

from jessicagavin.com
150 min

Grandma's tender and juicy meatball recipe simmered in a delicious tomato sauce and served with spaghetti noodles, classic Italian food.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onions (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 7 cups crushed canned tomatoes (Cento or San Marzano)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef (80% to 90% lean meat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
  • ½ cup yellow onion (finely minced)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings (omit if using Italian-style breadcrumbs)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup sliced basil (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Set the oven rack to the lower-middle position and set it to broil. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with olive oil. Set aside.In a large bowl, add the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, minced onion, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Use hands to mix thoroughly until combined.