Spaghetti and Meatballs - January 2009 Gourmet
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 10:25AM
Spaghetti and Meatballs - January 2009 Gourmet
Me
Okay…as I’ve mentioned I’ve become a little bit of a meatball snob. I like my meatballs with ricotta cheese now, but on to the task at hand. The Gourmet meatball recipe was good. The recipe said it made 70 meatballs to served 12-16. I decided to half the recipe since I had seven mouths to feed.
There was lemon zest in this recipe, which was supposed to add a punch, but I didn’t taste it. I prefer a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for a punch. There seemed to be adequate amounts of oregano and garlic (I thought) but the meatballs came out on the bland side anyway…for my taste. This recipe used bread soaked in milk, which kept the meatballs moist, but I probably needed to tear the bread up into smaller pieces. Also, I’m a convert to roasting my meatballs in the oven and then covering in sauce, it intensifies the flavor. This recipe called for browning then adding them to the sauce you make – the sauce recipe was fine, nothing to rave about. Gourmet used the combo of beef, pork and veal, cooked onions and garlic…really pretty much basic, but I think I’ll stick to my own recipe for more flavor. I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone has their own tastes for spaghetti and meatballs. Everyone thinks theirs is the best and you know something? That’s just fine. That’s what makes the world of spaghetti and meatballs go round. Click on the link below the cover picture and it will take you right to the recipe page on the Gourmet site.
Mom
These were good; I thought they were a little bland. The bread in them reminded me of how my grandmother used to make meatballs. I definitely prefer the other ones Sally makes.
Luke
These were good Mom. I love meatballs. I think I like yours better, but I don’t know why.
;)
Jack
I liked them and thought they were delicious. I never had Sally’s other ones. But these were good in my book.
Manda
The meatballs were fork tender and delicious. I love meatballs!
Sophie
I picked out all the bread pieces. I didn’t like that part. I liked that there was beef in them and wish Mom put beef in hers. But theses still were yummy in my tummy and I love my mummy.
Maddy
Meatballs knock my socks off! I would trade meatballs for sleeping any day – I really liked them.
Reader Comments (1)
Looks very delicious! I can't help cooking it on my own! By the way, hoped to find it in my favorite cookery book http://file.sh/huge+collection+of+recipies+torrent.html , but failed to find. It must be your original recipe, right?