mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Doris Shea
Gulfport, MS

Hope you all enjoy this meal. Mother's recipe came from southern Italy where her mother's family was orignally from!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)

  • 1 lb
    minced veal or beef
  • 2 oz
    breadcrumbs soaked in milk and squeezed dry
  • 1 oz
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2
    garlic gloves
  • 1 tsp
    chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    finely grated lemon zest
  • 2
    eggs
  • flour for coating
  • oil for shallow frying
  • 2 c
    tomatoe sauce
  • grated nutmeg
  • salt and pepper

How To Make mama's spaghetti and meatballs:)

  • 1
    Put 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.
  • 2
    Pour 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.
  • 3
    Add 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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