Authentic Italian Meatball Recipes

1 heaped tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 heaped tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cloves of crushed garlic

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 pounds ground beef

1 cup fresh bread crumbs Meatballs Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork

1/2 lb ground veal

1/2 lb ground beef

2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped fine

1/2 medium onion, chopped fine

1 crushed clove of garlic

1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

2 eggs

3 slices of Italian bread soaked in milk or water, then squeezed dry

Vegetable oil Sauce Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, halved

1/2 medium onion, chopped

2 basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon oregano

2 cans of plum tomatoes with puree (28oz each), crushed

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup of water

1 pound spaghetti Ingredients

1 cup barbecue sauce

1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce