Rao's Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
INGREDIENTS
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Rao's Marinara Sauce
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Four 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes with basil, preferably from San Marzano
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1/2 cup olive oil
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6 tablespoons minced onion
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4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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Coarse salt
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12 leaves fresh basil, torn (optional)
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Pinch of dried oregano
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Freshly ground pepper
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Rao's Meatballs
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1/4 pound ground pork
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1/4 pound ground veal
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3 cloves minced garlic
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1 1/2 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup water
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1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
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2 cups vegetable oil for frying (optional)
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