Rao's Meatballs With Marinara Sauce
"This is one of the signature dishes at Rao’s, the East Harlem red-sauce joint that is best-known for a loyal, boldface-name clientele that makes it difficult to get a table. The restaurant now has satellites in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Featured in: At Rao’s In Los Angeles, Red Sauce And Rivalry...."
INGREDIENTS
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Sauce
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1/4 cc EVOO
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2 oz salt pork, thinly sliced
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3 T minced onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
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6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces
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Pinch dried oregano
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salt & ground black pepper
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Meatballs
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1 lb ground lean beef
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1/2 lb ground veal
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1/2 lb ground pork
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2 lg eggs
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1 c freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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11/2 T finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1 sm garlic clove, minced
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salt & ground black pepper
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2 c fine dry bread crumbs
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1 c EVOO
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1 clove garlic, lightly smashed
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