* *For the Meatballs:* * 8 pieces of bread. * 2 lbs. of ground beef * 4 eggs * 1 cup of grated Parmesan * ¼ cup of parsley * 2 cloves of minced garlic * 1 tsp. oregano * 2 tsp. salt * Pepper to taste * *For the Sauce:* * 1 ½ cups chopped onion * 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes * 2 cloves minced garlic * 4-6 oz. tomato paste * 2 cups water * 2 tbsp. white sugar * 1 tbsp. salt * 1 tbsp. oregano * ½ tsp. pepper * 2 bay leaves
**DIRECTIONS**
1. Soak 8 pieces of bread in water for 2 minutes. 2. Squeeze the water out of the bread and mix with 2 lbs. of ground beef, 4 beaten eggs, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, ¼ cup of parsley, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp. oregano, 2 tsp. salt and a dash of pepper. 3. Mix well and form into meat balls, then brown slowly in a pan. 4. To make the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in a pan, then stir in rest of the ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. 5. Remove bay leaves and add meat balls, then cook for 30 minutes more.
luck-etso
Disgusting
PM_ME_BIBLE_VERSES_
Gotta get that sauce properly finished with the noodles OP. Thanks for sharing!!
Distinct-Passenger-6
Thanks for sharing – nothing like Nana’s recipes 😊
gyan_1997
You cannibal
crow917
Sorry, OP, there was a rude reply here but I have to agree.
Water-soaked bread? Onions are chopped way too big. Where did all the sauce go? All I see in the photo are meatballs, onions and dry pasta. Waaaay too much sugar. What are those yellow things on top? Garlic? Tomato seeds?
I’m sure it’s tasty and nostalgic being your grandmother’s recipe, but this looks so unappetizing.
TheStabbingHobo
Get rid of the onions, and we’ll talk.
somethingaboutcookin
Grandma’s are always the best. They live on through the same recipes we make for the ones we love just as much as they loved us.
cguerrero4
I don’t know why people feel the need to be critical about someone’s recipe they never tried and was posted out of a kind gesture. Smh
Your dish looks divine, thank you for posting.
ExtensionBluejay253
Tell Nonna that Reddit says hi.
shop1ift
That looks delicious.
jerseyjokes
Looks good. Only thing I’d definitely change is the sugar isn’t necessary if you cook down the onions more and use a can of quality San Marzano tomatoes. It’ll be plenty sweet enough to cut acidity. You then cut down on the unnecessary added sugar. This coming from a diabetic lol.
BrownWallyBoot
Looks good, but something I’ve recently learned that’s been an absolute game changer for pasta.
Save the salted water you cook the pasta in, and when everything is ready, add one portion of sauce/meatballs/pasta to a hot pan with a splash of pasta water. Toss until the sauce thickens and doesn’t look watery. Should only take like 2-3 minutes. Repeat for each portion.
It will completely transform your pasta.
Unsalted-Pretzel
Curious, what’s the benefit of water soaked bread?
The_lost_Code
This looks exactly what I pictured “My grandmother’s meatballs in tomato sauce” Would look like.
Salt_Adhesiveness_90
Good for you for getting a family recipe. My mother in law passed and never gave her recipe for anything to anyone. It is sad. We have tried but can’t recreate her meals.
fugeethedog
Damn, granny got balls
MEmaadSufi
Idk why I read this as “my grandmother’s balls in tomato sauce”. And don’t want to share what image came to mind.
Madwoman-of-Chaillot
Those meatballs look lovely, but SHOOOO DOGGIES, that pasta needs waaaay more sugo.
_OldBay
I think you forgot the tomato sauce
helielicopter01
Tua nonna è italiana?! ❤️👌🏼
awful_source
Please OP for the love of god, finish your pasta in the sauce along with some reserved pasta water. It’s a game changer.
SOYACHAAP_MUHMEIN
R.I.P Grandma.
TheKing6565
Is she German or something ? Lmao
Kooky_Orchid6594
Needs more sauce
met91
I really hope you don’t think that it’s an Italian dish at least 😅
johnglidetron
Nothing like grandmas cooking.
Neilcaulfield
Food looks great, but where did she buy the plate from? Lol
ShwiftyShmeckles
That’s some very dry pasta no offence I like my meatballs and pasta very saucey
Wintime16658
Meatballs look dry and over cooked.
Shallayna
That looks delicious.
Pindar920
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I may try it. I might just have my grandmother’s recipe too.
AnimEtc
Love that this recipe is all beef OP! Looks delicious!
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**Meatballs**
**INGREDIENTS:**
* *For the Meatballs:*
* 8 pieces of bread.
* 2 lbs. of ground beef
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup of grated Parmesan
* ¼ cup of parsley
* 2 cloves of minced garlic
* 1 tsp. oregano
* 2 tsp. salt
* Pepper to taste
* *For the Sauce:*
* 1 ½ cups chopped onion
* 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
* 2 cloves minced garlic
* 4-6 oz. tomato paste
* 2 cups water
* 2 tbsp. white sugar
* 1 tbsp. salt
* 1 tbsp. oregano
* ½ tsp. pepper
* 2 bay leaves
**DIRECTIONS**
1. Soak 8 pieces of bread in water for 2 minutes.
2. Squeeze the water out of the bread and mix with 2 lbs. of ground beef, 4 beaten eggs, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, ¼ cup of parsley, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp. oregano, 2 tsp. salt and a dash of pepper.
3. Mix well and form into meat balls, then brown slowly in a pan.
4. To make the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in a pan, then stir in rest of the ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaves and add meat balls, then cook for 30 minutes more.
Disgusting
Gotta get that sauce properly finished with the noodles OP. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing – nothing like Nana’s recipes 😊
You cannibal
Sorry, OP, there was a rude reply here but I have to agree.
Water-soaked bread?
Onions are chopped way too big.
Where did all the sauce go? All I see in the photo are meatballs, onions and dry pasta.
Waaaay too much sugar.
What are those yellow things on top? Garlic? Tomato seeds?
I’m sure it’s tasty and nostalgic being your grandmother’s recipe, but this looks so unappetizing.
Get rid of the onions, and we’ll talk.
Grandma’s are always the best. They live on through the same recipes we make for the ones we love just as much as they loved us.
I don’t know why people feel the need to be critical about someone’s recipe they never tried and was posted out of a kind gesture. Smh
Your dish looks divine, thank you for posting.
Tell Nonna that Reddit says hi.
That looks delicious.
Looks good. Only thing I’d definitely change is the sugar isn’t necessary if you cook down the onions more and use a can of quality San Marzano tomatoes. It’ll be plenty sweet enough to cut acidity. You then cut down on the unnecessary added sugar. This coming from a diabetic lol.
Looks good, but something I’ve recently learned that’s been an absolute game changer for pasta.
Save the salted water you cook the pasta in, and when everything is ready, add one portion of sauce/meatballs/pasta to a hot pan with a splash of pasta water. Toss until the sauce thickens and doesn’t look watery. Should only take like 2-3 minutes. Repeat for each portion.
It will completely transform your pasta.
Curious, what’s the benefit of water soaked bread?
This looks exactly what I pictured “My grandmother’s meatballs in tomato sauce” Would look like.
Good for you for getting a family recipe. My mother in law passed and never gave her recipe for anything to anyone. It is sad. We have tried but can’t recreate her meals.
Damn, granny got balls
Idk why I read this as “my grandmother’s balls in tomato sauce”. And don’t want to share what image came to mind.
Those meatballs look lovely, but SHOOOO DOGGIES, that pasta needs waaaay more sugo.
I think you forgot the tomato sauce
Tua nonna è italiana?! ❤️👌🏼
Please OP for the love of god, finish your pasta in the sauce along with some reserved pasta water. It’s a game changer.
R.I.P Grandma.
Is she German or something ? Lmao
Needs more sauce
I really hope you don’t think that it’s an Italian dish at least 😅
Nothing like grandmas cooking.
Food looks great, but where did she buy the plate from? Lol
That’s some very dry pasta no offence I like my meatballs and pasta very saucey
Meatballs look dry and over cooked.
That looks delicious.
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I may try it. I might just have my grandmother’s recipe too.
Love that this recipe is all beef OP! Looks delicious!
yum yum
Never had meatball but DAYUM that looks good
I just don’t know if that’s enough sauce
Yum