Calabrian Chilli Meatballs | Mains | Umami

Ingredients

• SPICY WEEKDAY SAUCE (ARRABIATA)
• 2 28 oz can Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, Good Quality
• 1/4 Cup, Calabrian Chili's, after blending (1/2 cup for extra spicy)
• 4-5 cloves of Garlic, thinly sliced
• Fresh Basil
• 3 Tablespoons, Olive Oil (plus more for chilis)
• Salt and Black Pepper
• SPICY MEATBALLS
• 1 1/2 LBS Ground Chuck (80% Lean, 20% Fat if you can)
• 1/4 Cup, Reserved Tomato Puree
• 1/4 Cup, Cream (half and half is okay)
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 Chopped Parsley
• 1/2 Cup BreadCrumbs
• 3/4 Cup Pecorino Romano Cheese
• 3-4 cloves of Garlic, Grated on a Microplane
• Serve with good Italian bread