Mamaw's Chollis

My Mamaw was the best cook! I always loved watching her and she taught me a lot about cooking. She wasn't Italian, but made a lot of yummy Italian food for my Italian Papaw. Our favorite was her Chollis aka Mostacholli with Meatballs. We used to ask for it everytime we visited and sometimes made her make it twice for us! I have perfected her recipe and we had it for Christmas Eve. Graycen loved it (as you can see). I decided to share the recipe!

Italian Meat Balls

1 cup Bread crumbs

1 lb ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons Oregano

1 tsp Salt

Dash of Pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

Mix all together with hands. Roll into balls and line them in an olive oiled pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until both sides are brown.

Spaghetti  Sauce

3/4 cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 1-lb cans tomatoes (4 cups)

2- 6 oz cans of tomatoe paste

1 8 oz can of sauce

1 1/2 tsp of Salt

1 1/2 tsp of crushed oregano

1/2 tsp of Pepper

Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. (Not brown) Turn of heat and let "sweat" for 5 minutes. Add to blender with other ingredients. Blend all together then add to crock pot. Add meatballs and cooked Italian sausage. Let simmer on low for 4-6 hours. Serve over pasta.