Fabio's Kitchen: Episode 3, "Meatballs in Tomato Sauce"

[@notimetowaste1254]

I also put sauce in the meat and it helps with the tenderness.

[@dssin]

One of my favorite chefs hands down

[@mr.kite0535]

We’re from Sicily, we never put onions in the chop meat, I do do the thing with the milk and the day old bread, but I fry them just to brown the outside of them & then they go in the gravy. I might try the ricotta though, and will also try the Basil 🌿 I use a good amount of parsley, otherwise I use the same ingredients your using.

[@nancylivingstone9169]

Fabio Have been making your recipes here in Scotland. your a brilliant chef and you have taught me to make the most brilliant pasta A huge thank you Fabio

[@donallan6396]

I've been cooking these meatballs now since this video came out. Simple and outstanding results every time.

[@AZIZ18691]

I’ve loved this man since Top Chef. You could tell he can COOK!!! Thanks for the recipes, Fabio!!!

[@jonrmang]

Those look amazing! I can almost catch the aroma of how good they must be. I like his honesty about how his Grandma had to make them for the family originally.

[@girlygurlenergytarot]

Freaking Best Meatballs Ever! I have been making your family's recipe for about 6 years! My family and I are spoiled ruined from any other meatball they are just too hard and dry. Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!!

[@jackietucker8942]

Best sauce and meatballs ever!! I’ve used Fabio’s recipe for some years now.

[@millerjoan]

I have been looking for this recipe for ever!! I just now found you! Meatballs, not fried, no oven! WOW! Of course I am a new sub! I will be fast-tracking your recipes for everything delicious! Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!

[@janettmead2055]

I have been making Fabio's recipe for the marinara sauce and meatballs for around 6 years now. I've made a few adjustments with seasoning and using green onions. The meatballs and sauce are the best! My family loves it.

[@wochori]

I made them over the weekend! the taste is amazing!

[@brucew.5292]

This dude is underrated

[@thebigjohn8239]

he's gotta end up on tv sometime soon. Dude is legit.

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

He is a liar. He said it was his family recipe but at the end he says it is not.

[@jackietucker8942]

He sure is...

[@imsparkles]

His recipe has changed since he first shared it.

[@margaretmonteiro8249]

I have been using this recipe since you put out your first video on this dish. It was good than and is still sooooooooo good! Thanks for the update🌹

[@amirso007]

Made them today. Amazing! Best meatballs I ever had

[@CarlywithaY90]

I could watch/listen to him, all day😍😍😍 His wife's a lucky woman!

[@offirkilion3500]

Excellent video and recipe. Well done!

[@kboi75]

Made this a few times and I get compliments. This is officially my togo recipe. The tenderness of the meatball 👌

[@joseruano2004]

I been making this since you first video years ago. Unbelievable delicious. Like all the recipes on your first book. Is my cooking Bible. I believe your meatball recipes is 5he only reason my wife still loves me

[@olgatorres4154]

Thank you !! I’ve been looking for a recipe that doesn’t cook the meatballs before adding to the sauce . Yay. Thanks again .

[@marycatherinewright174]

Where’s the recipe for the marinara sauce ? Cannot get it on the web site. Thanks. Made fresh pasta your way. Turned out amazing!!

[@genegentry9087]

i miss the show on Yahoo!! :) but i like this one too

[@jariech87]

Thank you This was awesome

[@davidsolomon8203]

That looks very good!

[@jackietucker8942]

After discovering Fabio on a KZbin channel some years ago I’ve been making the marinara sauce ever since. Meatballs are exactly as delicious as he says they are.

[@SilverVeloz]

Love this series. I will probably make all the recipes so far. Thanks Fabio

[@wochori]

hey! this reminded me of the meatballs you did in Chow Ciao, I do those all the time and they are amazing. Less ingredients. Can't wait to try this out!!!!

[@califdad4]

I did the ones from his Chow Ciao, some years back, and they were the best meatballs I ever made

[@anthonycarr2716]

I've made these since I saw it with Fabio's videos on Yahoo and they are one of my family's favorites.

[@mariahc6888]

Ok, I made it. It is the best meatball ever. Perfecto. I love it. The ricotta makes it so soft and it taste incredible. Thank you for the recipe. ❤ 😍

[@judiroth7855]

Mariah C he doesn’t give any measurements. How much meat? Bread crumbs? What is that white stuff he poured into bowl, not the breadcrumbs? Help. Thanks.

[@mariahc6888]

@@judiroth7855 hi, that's ricotta cheese. I use about 1/4 if a cup of ricotta cheese to 1 lb of ground beef. Use hamburger with about 80 percent meat 20 percent fat... 80/20. Its makes the meat so tender with ricotta cheese. You'll never go back. You can use a little less than a 1/4 of a cup if you want. Trust me you'll love it. If you have any other questions. You can ask me I'll try to help. Bread crumbs about the same 1/4 cup per pound... after you put in your eggs mix. You don't want your meatballs to be to sticky. If they are then you need a little more. Best meatballs I ever made and I'm Italian too.💖

[@xjasminex313x]

Best meatballs ever. Thank you for amazing recipe.

[@pizzasam89]

Love Him! Drop the background music!

[@davidsolomon8203]

That looks very appetizing! Interesting recipe!

[@jackietucker8942]

I discovered you quite by accident on Yahoo some years ago. I haven't bought spaghetti sauce since! and I love the recipe for meatballs too. Even better, you have a restaurant very close to my home. I NEED to go there w/friends and take meal.

[@jatteam]

My family’s most requested meal is Fabio’s meatballs! We love them!

[@jowilliebear]

Fantastic! When Fabio is having a good time--we all have a good time. Party on Fabio.

[@tmdemby8480]

I know this is an old video but can you please write out the ingredients? Your website is still down and I can no longer access the written recipe. Darn! Wished I printed it out! Love this recipe! :)

[@vincentanguoni8938]

I always thought my thrifty Italian father was extending the meat with egg and breadcrumbs. This is how I learned to make them. Cooked in the sauce! Grazie!

[@dinamonberg4491]

So easy and looks so Delious! Mahalo Fabio keep them coming1

[@ltlredhen4177]

I AM OVERJOYED TO FIND THIS VIDEO My nephew used to work as a chef and he made these in I think 2011/2012 and they were AMAZING.

[@paulakoncki4029]

Just love your program!! 🍕🍝

[@stolidarling]

Thanks! In my family we never fry meatballs. We drop them into sauce and just skim off the fat throughout cooking.

[@StacyInLove1]

Top 1 in my book!

[@jeankeats3200]

Hi Fabio. Yours look really enticing, seriously. I was hoping you would cut one open so I could see the inside. Anyway, did you turn them after placing them in the pan and covering? I do mine in the oven. I used to soak my bread crumbs but I found too, that the moisture seeps out and THAT I didn't want. there are so many great meatball recipes on line but however, I'm not used to cooking. Had to learn on my own and through research on line. Thank you for posting. I'm gonna try your way. I used to just put mine in my sauce they DID come out lovely. Just lost my groove I guess!

[@Lunto88]

i served these to guests yesterday and wow, that was some damn delicious dinner, everyone was amazed. such a rich meat flavor and in comparison to other (swedish) meatball recipes i have tried before i think the ricotta really, REALLY helps keep a fantastic texture and moisture. just 10/10. thank you for all your recipes, really like this channel!

[@glenthecarguy]

ingredient link not working I missed something in the video did you put bread crumbs and something else ? Panko ?

[@nicholasdomitraschuk1689]

AWESOME

[@TheJanstyler]

This guy is a chef? He looks like a freaking super model.

[@bradbrown6875]

He's so good looking I can just .... Idk - but I can

[@MrTjcomedy]

We met in LA at the Italian culture center. Tad arrogant but overall nice guy.

[@lindasimmons7983]

My husband makes your meatballs! I LOVE THEM!!!!! Everyone goes crazy over them! I typically don’t care for meatballs but I will devour these! Thanks for sharing your family’s recipe!

[@danimarino5653]

Bravo!!!

[@ZicoPestalozzi]

where can i find the marinara sauce video, please? pretty please....

[@damienreisner2183]

You out done yourself on this one

[@vanessawebb8156]

Best meatballs EVER. Friends I’ve made these for all have sworn off any other meatball yes Spoiled on the best! MMMmmmm delicious! Thank you thank you please keep posting your wonderful recipes for the 🌎 to know the best!

[@joestriker2100]

I've been making his meatball recipe for since 2011 when I first seen it on Chow Ciao. but he didn't saute the onions and garlic or add basil. Wonder why the change. Still get raves over the meatballs.

[@mrferranco]

Thanks man. Looks good!

[@jayegreen9694]

Made these last month. Best meatballs I have EVER tasted in m life

[@Redeemed493]

Made them. Loved them.

[@sillybabs]

Ricotta cheese??? Why didn’t I think of that. I will try ASAP. Thank you! Subscribed!!

[@csun31]

Fabio!!! - The recipe link does not work. Can you let us know where we can find the recipe?

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Great looking meatballs. Just subscribed your channel and gave you a thumbs up. I have a chance to meet you in San Antonio last fall at the Show Case dinner. Your meal was fantastic that night. Looking forward to seeing your other videos.

[@stephenmudgett8548]

Anyone know we're I can get a copy of recipe. Link is not working.

[@TheASTrader]

Fabio's English has really come a long way!

[@sassyhere9393]

love the way he talks, only reason I watched his season of top chef

[@mariahc6888]

I'm making this tonight,so I'll let you know what I think. I think the other key to a soft meat ball is cooking it in the marana sauce. I cook mine that way and it's so tender. First time for ricotta. But sounds belissima. ❤ Love watching you cook.

[@lily5377]

I made it today, it was sooooo yummy, best meatballs recipe ever!!!!!

[@melorahutton9770]

Our boys had a great time making the meatballs. This is fun to make with kids. Thanks Fabio! -Melora

[@prunga308]

I remember Fabio from the Chow Ciao videos 10 years ago so glad to see him back.

[@aeexpressgroupinc.7791]

FABIO YOU ARE THE MAN!!

[@piruz87]

i cant find the video for his marinara sauce anywhere. Can someone show me the link?

[@gschinadoll6708]

I used to watch you all the time on Yahoo. So glad I found you again!

[@drelli441]

Looks amazing!!! I'm trying ricotta in my meatballs and cooking them in sauce.

[@sherrybogle5449]

The link to the recipe is not working. When will it be fixed?

[@faisaljan1845]

yumm..

[@nora22000]

This is the way we made meatballs in South Philly in the old days. No little ugly commercial looking dry hard meatballs. Each adult got one meatball; the little kids had to share.

[@conanfa18]

What kind of pans do you use? Are those porcelain? Can you say what brand? Grazie!

[@Karusik123]

The best!

[@hammerhead19able]

Man, I'm salivating right now. Slobbering all over myself. I will be making one of your dishes. Now, I know you can make Lasagna.

[@jeanettedelpriore5358]

I'm going to have to try this recipe! I love my own meatballs....but these have me very curious (I use the bread and milk....so I"m really curious to see the difference). Thanks Fabio!

[@ronvavra]

You can add some extra dimension with some chopped up prosciutto. Also, I like the taste of the meatball being at least browned before adding to the sauce.

[@sparkkirbspark510]

Mi son told me that this meatballs are the best he ever had!!! Thanks!!!

[@DaNaiAsha]

My daughter is egg-free due to allergies. Any idea for an egg substitution in these meatballs? She LOVES meatballs!

[@Loke2112]

2 things. Why is the meat two different colors? And on the website why does it say preheat the oven?

[@kaybones3529]

Love Fabio’s personality but he don’t hold a candle to many of his peers, but he’s totally right about the riccota

[@davefalting1253]

Love those meatballs and grana padana hard cheese

[@mattc825]

Was that first cheese parmesan?

[@claudia481ify]

Grana padano cheese

[@donnatorres7145]

Where do we find out exact measurements for your recipes?

[@Gblue8333]

If you look underneath the video, where it says "published on"(etc), click on 'show more' and the link to the recipe is there. Buon appetito!

[@jenjohnson-wagner6556]

I need to use turkey burger meat, will these work?

[@jessicahowell632]

This recipe is on Fabio's web site, but in that version, it just says to add a little water to the sauce, cook the meatballs in it for about 10 minutes on one side (I did 12), then flip them over and cook another 10 minutes, basting them with sauce while they cook. It didn't mention covering them. They get a nice sear on the bottom from sitting in the pan cooking in sauce, and they do stay very moist and tender, even if you cook them longer than the recipe says. I used his original version because I hadn't seen this video, and they turned out great. This was my first attempt ever at meatballs, and they were a hit with everyone who tried them! I also made Fabio's tomato sauce with garlic and oil and loved it, too.

[@jessicahowell632]

After checking out the web site again, I noticed he does have two meatball recipes, but they are very similar. The one I used was called Mom's Meatballs. REPLY

[@StellaandPeteyBulldogs]

I made these and mine turned out rather mealy, and crumbly. They didn’t have that smooth texture I’m normally used to. I’m not sure if anyone else had these happen, but mine just didn’t turn out well.

[@annjannace6957]

I have your book Fabio the picture of you as a little boy & your beautiful Mama, before I had a comuter, so nice to come across your videos

[@mariahc6888]

I wanted to know why, you don't brown the meatballs first. But I tried your meatballs with ricotta and it was the best meatballs I ever made.❤

[@jacquelinegrant8799]

Mmmmmm alright now, look's good. thank you for the trick of the olive oil.

[@xplusziefv]

Just use water, no reason to use oil over water

[@linacetrulo4926]

Please write out all the ingredients to the meatball. I would like to try it but I can't seem to follow the video.

[@enzapollara1761]

Fabio kitchen Lina Cetrulo Mayor

[@jasminer7804]

Love the show! Fix the background music and it will be perfect! 😆

[@kgfairgo5559]

The first part of it reminded me of austin powers

[@zachariah-binyisrayl5570]

He makes a meatball u can't refuse. :-)

[@johannespontasch1135]

Been watching him for 8 or so years

[@virginiawhite4674]

How come not frying in oil to brown ???

[@sweeta1250]

Beautiful......abondanza👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rthamilton5s]

The link for the recipe no longer works.

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

Just like my entire family, no one ever had measuring spoons. We just use our hands and fingers.

[@bloozedaddy]

I use a lower fat hamburger...around 90% and they still come out plenty moist and are less difficult on the stomach and don't release so much fat into the sauce. I never fry or bake meatballs anymore since I saw a restaurant on Diners Drive Ins and Dives that just plopped them in the sauce. A lot less mess. You can do these in a larger sauce pan and cover the meatballs with sauce of course instead of using a fry pan. Doesn't hurt to gently mix and stir once halfway through the cook time.

[@jessicahowell632]

I tried these for the first time yesterday, and I also used 90/10, and they turned out great!

[@denisegirmer4550]

Best gluten free meatballs use 365 ( Whole Foods) gf bread! Frozen section . Thaw and use only soft bread no crusts