Italian Grandma Makes Meatballs (and Spaghetti)
MEATBALLS:
2 lbs Ground Beef
2 extra large Eggs
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
½ tsp Garlic Powder
½ cup plain Breadcrumbs
½ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated (or Parmesan)
½ cup fresh Parsley, chopped
Oil for Frying along with 2 cloves Garlic & ½ cup sliced Onions
SAUCE/GRAVY:
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
½ cup Yellow Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 qts Tomato Puree
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
¼ cup fresh Basil Leaves
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Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
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Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
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Easy and Delicious Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe (You'll Never Need Another Meatball Recipe)
Spaghetti and Meatballs is an Italian Restaurant classic. These homemade meatballs really take this dish to the next level. We are making everything from scratch and it's STILL easy! Let's #makeithappen
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Meatballs:
1lb 80/20 ground beef
1/4 cup diced parsley
1 small onion grated
2.5 oz Boursin Garlic & Herbs Cheese
1 tbsp sour cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 eggs
1.5 - 2 cups bread crumbs
AP Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Red pepper flakes
Spaghetti:
1 lb spaghetti noodles
1 diced onion
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste
1-2 tsps beef bouillon powder
red pepper flakes and italian seasoning
15 oz tomato sauce
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tsps white sugar (optional)
AP seasoning
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped basil
MY Best SPAGHETTI and MEATBALLS // BEATS ANY RESTAURANT ❤️
My SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS with SPAGHETTI SAUCE has to be one of my best dishes, that’s what everybody who’s tasted it says, I’ve got to say I believe it. I’ve had SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS in many restaurants through the years , but I love mine the best. The seasoning and time put into the dish will make it a winner or a loser, and you just can’t make a good SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS WITH DELICIOUS SPAGHETTI SAUCE if you skimp on seasoning and time. I like to seat my meatballs to lock in the flavor and I add special attention to the sauce, many believe a good sauce takes hours to simmer, but I feel that a good 45 minutes or a little more is enough for a winning sauce. I’m not afraid to use sugar in the sauce, it’s important to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Whether you use fresh tomatoes or good canned tomatoes and whether you’re Italian or not you will love this recipe, I hope you give it a try. ❤️
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Measuring batter bowl ( Pampered chef)
INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS ___________
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1/2 lb Mild Italian sausage
1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp SALT (you decide )
1 large egg
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 C. Panko bread crumbs
SPAGHETTI SAUCE _______________________
3 -14.5 oz. Crushed canned tomatoes (I used my fresh canned )
1 C. Water (or as needed)
3 Tbsp Tomato paste
2 large Bay Leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp sugar (you decide amount)
1 tsp Salt (you decide amount )
1 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional )
1/2 C. Diced green bell pepper ????
1 tsp Oregano ????
4 large garlic cloves (finely minced )
3/4 of 1 lb Box Spaghetti pasta
TOPPINGS AND SIDE__________
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
( as needed)
Chopped parsley and fresh basil ????
Breadsticks
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.
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