Grandma Maronis Meatballs Recipes

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS AND MARONI SAUCE 100 YEAR OLD RECIPE

Steps:

• For the meatballs:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Mix chuck, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, Romano, onion, garlic, parsley and basil thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
• Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet. Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
• To make the sauce:.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil. Once heated add the finely sliced garlic and onions to the pan. Cook over medium heat until soft and slightly brown. Next add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and stir. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the julienned basil.
• Simmer meatballs in sauce for about 10 minutes, and then serve over al dente pasta. YUM!

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together beef, cheese, 1 cup breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, herbs, onion, and garlic; season with salt. If mixture seems too loose, mix in remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs as necessary.
• Roll meat mixture into 2 1/2-ounce balls; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until beef is cooked through and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt water and return to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package directions; Drain.
• Heat sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Transfer meatballs to sauce and cook for at least 15 minutes. Transfer meat balls and 1 cup of sauce to a bowl and set aside. Remove remaining sauce from heat. Stir in basil and add drained spaghetti; toss to combine. Transfer spaghetti to a large serving platter; top with meatballs and reserved sauce. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cheese.

GRANDMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose add more bread crumbs.
• Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet.
• Place into preheated oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Enjoy!

MAMA MARONI'S MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet or mini-muffin pans with cooking spray.
• Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. If mixture seems a little loose, add more bread crumbs.
• Roll meatballs loosely about the size of a golf ball and place on baking sheet or in mini-muffin pans. I find that using the mini-muffin pans helps retain the round shape of the meatball.
• Place into preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes. Add to your favorite sauce.