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In this video, we’ll learn how to make smothered meatballs, a recipe with an incredibly soft center, finished with a delicious layer of melted, stretchy mozzarella. Let’s go through every step with zia Franca, from preparing the sauce to making the perfect meat mixture, all the way to the final touch in the oven. Welcome to zia Franca’s kitchen! Today we’re making smothered meatballs in tomato sauce, a dish that combines the simplicity of tradition with a truly mouthwatering result. The secret of this recipe lies in the mixture, carefully worked to stay incredibly soft even after cooking. We’ll follow step by step how to prepare a rich and fragrant tomato sauce, the technique for shaping and frying the meatballs to perfection, and the moment when they are “smothered” in the sauce. To finish, we’ll add mozzarella on top and place everything in the oven: the heat will melt the cheese, creating an irresistible gooey effect that wraps around the tenderness of the meat. A complete main course, perfect for family dinners. 00:00 Introduction to smothered meatballs 00:17 Preparing a rustic tomato sauce 01:21 Family secrets for a soft mixture 02:51 Ingredients and quantities for the mixture 04:15 The bread and milk trick 05:27 How to shape perfectly sized meatballs 05:58 Frying: how to seal the meat 06:37 Smothering the meatballs in the sauce 07:23 Adding mozzarella and creating the gooey topping 08:49 Final result and taste test Ingredients: 400 g ground meat 170 g stale bread 3 medium eggs 40 g Parmesan cheese 15 g Pecorino cheese parsley salt and pepper Tomato sauce ingredients: 600 g tomato passata garlic basil extra virgin olive oil Before baking: mozzarella and Parmesan as needed 🔥Grill the mozzarella on top until melted and golden. ⏰Grilling time may vary depending on your oven. #meatballs #meatballsintomatosauce #ziafranca #italianrecipes #maincourses #homecooking