Maroni’s Meatballs



Ingredients

Meatball Ingredients:
1 pound ground chuck
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
3 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 small Spanish onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
Pinch of kosher salt, or to taste
Maroni Sauce Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
12 cloves garlic
1 large Spanish onion
2 (28-ounce) cans imported crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large handful fresh basil leaves
1 lb. spaghetti

Preparation method