Mike Maroni’s Grandma Maroni’s Meatballs (100-Year-Old Recipe)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   To make the meatballs, preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.

   Step 2

   Mix the beef, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, herbs, onion, garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl.

   Step 3

   Roll the meatballs loosely about the size of a large golf ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes.

   Step 4

   To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the garlic and onion, and cook until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and stir. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the basil.

   Step 5

   Add the meatballs to the sauce.

   Step 6

   To serve, divide the spaghetti among 4 plates, and top with the meatballs and the sauce.