Meatballs 

Ingredients

• 2 jars (24oz) of Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce 

•  1 Lb. Ground Beef

•  1/2 Lb. Ground Veal

•  1/2 Lb. Ground Pork

•  2 large eggs

•  1 Cup Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

•  1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

•  1/2 small clove garlic, peeled and minced

•  Salt to Taste

•  Ground black pepper to taste

•  2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs

• 2 cups water

•  1 cup extra virgin olive oil

•  1 clove garlic lightly smashed 

Directions

• Combine ground beef, veal, and pork in a large bowl. Add eggs, cheese, parsley, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Using your hands, blend ingredients.

•  Add the bread crumbs to the meat mixture and combine. Slowly add 2 cups of water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is moist. Note: Not all of the water may be needed.  

• Shape the meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.

•  Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.  

• Add the smashed garlic and sauté until lightly brown to flavor the oil (about 1-2 minutes).  Then, remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and discard.

•  Working in batches and taking care not to crowd the pan, add the meatballs and fry until the undersides are brown and slightly crisp (about 5 - 6 minutes).  Turn and cook the other sides for about 5 minutes more. 

• Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

•  Lower cooked meatballs into simmering Rao’s Homemade® Marinara Sauce and cook for 15 minutes.  Mix gently and serve.  

• Serve over pasta, in a sub, or on their own.

Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Semolina Pasta Flour

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 2 Eggs, beaten

• 2 Tbsp Water

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions

• On a clean work surface, combine semolina and salt.  Make a well in the center and pour the eggs, water, and oil. Combine with hands or dough scraper to make a stiff dough—Knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in a towel or place it in a plastic bag, and let it rest for 20 minutes. 

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out to the desired thickness and cut as desired, or follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with a pasta machine.  

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender (approximately 3-5 minutes). 

Note: When making lasagna, no need to boil noodles, add directly to your recipe.