Sicilian Meatballs

Sicilian Meatballs

mariesaba.com

My Sicilian-American friend's family recipe for meatballs that are tender, flavorful and delicious ... with a unique secret ingredient!

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Cooking tools:

  • Grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Spoon
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 8 cups canned peeled tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 carrots, peeled and halved
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped basil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 3 lbs. ground beef
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesano Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar

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