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Authentic Spaghetti & Meatballs: Cooked directly in the sauce. Delizioso!

Forget frying and browning! In this video, I’m showing you the secret to the most tender, juicy meatballs you’ve ever tasted by cooking them directly in the sauce. This authentic Italian-American method, often called "braising" or "poaching," allows the meatballs to stay incredibly soft while infusing the tomato sauce with deep, meaty flavor. It’s a game-changer for any day of the week! 🍝🇮🇹 Meatballs Cooked in Tomato Sauce The recipe yields enough sauce for 1 pound of pasta. To serve, toss the Pasta with some sauce and top it with the meatballs. Serves 6 to 8 Meatballs 22 square saltines 1 cup milk 2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (About 2 cups - not packed or 1 cup packed) 1 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder Sauce 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil 10 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1⁄2 tsp red pepper flakes – optional 2 – 28oz cans of crushed or diced tomatoes 1 tsp Salt – Add pepper to taste. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil at the end to add a little green. For the Meatballs Set oven rack to lower middle position and heat oven to 400°. Crush saltines until fine. – Should have 1 cup Combine saltines and milk in large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes for saltines to soften. Mash with a fork until smooth paste forms. This is a panade. Add beef, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper to saltine mixture (panade) and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Divide meat into about 24 1⁄4 cup portions, about the size of a golf ball. Roll portions between hands to make a ball. You can cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. For the SAUCE Combine oil and garlic in large Dutch oven. Cook over low heat until garlic is soft and golden on all sides, 10 – 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pepper flakes, if desired, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and 1 tsp salt. Nestle meatballs into sauce. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and bake in oven until meatballs are cooked through and tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Gently stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. You’ll enjoy this dish.