the mashed-up meat gives it plenty of flavor Then, after browning the rest of the balls in hot oil, all that’s left to do is drop them into the meaty sauce and simmer just until they’re cooked through I like these meatballs so much that sometimes I don’t even bother with the spaghetti TENDER ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE SERVES 6 TO 8 For the Meatballs 1 pound freshly ground chuck or lamb ...TENDER ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE SERVES 6 TO 8 For the Meatballs 1 pound freshly ground chuck or lamb