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Mama DePandi Meatball Recipe

Mama DePandi Meatball Recipe

Let me tell y’all somethin’-when I say these meatballs are straight from the heart, I mean it. Mama DePandi didn’t just make dinner-she made magic, and now you can bring that same love right into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 223
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package 4 lbs Mama DePandi Meatballs (frozen, fully cooked)
  • 3 cups tomato sauce preferably Mama DePandi’s or homemade marinara
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil if heating sauce in a pan
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional, for extra flavor
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for topping
  • Fresh basil leaves optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. The night before, remove the number of meatballs you plan to use and place them in the fridge to thaw. Keep the rest sealed and frozen.
  2. In a large skillet or saucepan, add olive oil and heat over medium. Pour in your tomato sauce and stir in Italian seasoning if using.
  3. Gently place thawed meatballs into the sauce. Let them simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat them evenly.
  4. Once heated through, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve hot over pasta, rice, inside a hoagie roll, or on a pizza. These meatballs work for any meal-from cozy dinners to party sliders.

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Notes

Mama thought of everything-these meatballs come flash-frozen and ready for the freezer. Here’s how to keep ‘em fresh:
Freezer Storage: Keep sealed in original packaging or an airtight container. Good for up to 3 months.
Refrigerator (Thawed): Store leftovers in sauce for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in sauce on the stovetop or zap ‘em in the microwave with a little water and sauce to keep ‘em juicy.