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a bowl filled with meatballs covered in marinara sauce and garnished with basil

This is one of the signature dishes at Rao’s, the East Harlem red-sauce joint that is best-known for a loyal, boldface-name clientele that makes it difficult to get a table. The restaurant now has satellites in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

two plates with meatballs and pasta on them next to a glass of red wine

Try making this traditional Italian recipe for meatballs with marinara sauce. They're are lots of tips for making the perfect meatballs.

a bowl of meatballs next to a jar of tomato sauce

Rao's meatball recipe calls for TWO CUPS of water. You're not reading that wrong. I was surprised too, but it does yield the fluffiest meatballs of all time.

a white plate topped with meatballs and pasta on top of a red table cloth

I saw this on the Today Show. I made them one night and now my family asks for them at least once a week. They may seem labor intensive but they are most certainly worth the effort. You can serve them with spaghetti or on their own. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

meatballs covered in marinara sauce and parsley on top of a white plate

Recipe video above. These are my idea of "perfect" meatballs. I make them extra soft and juicy by using bread instead of breadcrumbs, and the grated onion is my secret tip for adding extra flavour into this. Plus, no need to sauté diced onion before mixing it in! Served with a rich tomato sauce made extra tasty by cooking it in the same pan that the meatballs are browned in.

two meatballs covered in marinara sauce in a white bowl

RAO'S Famous MEATBALLS If you're looking for a hot and cozy fall recipe, look no further than Rao's. Known for its exclusivity and esteemed reputation, New York City's Rao's restaurant has been serving up authentic Italian food since 1896. Here, Dino Gatto, the Executive Chef of New York City's Rao's Restaurant, shares his tips for how to make the juiciest meatballs: For mouthwatering meatballs it's important to only use the freshest and best quality products. In this recipe, you will find…

meatballs covered in marinara sauce and parmesan cheese on a white plate

We’re sharing our secret recipe for the best Italian meatballs in the world. Easy to make in big batches to freeze for later, or enjoy them tonight in a pot of marinara sauce over pasta or roasted vegetables. They’re light, tender, and unbelievably delicious.

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