Anthony Falco shares his grandmother's recipe for meatballs, which go heavy on the spices and cheese. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8Serves: 6 to 8 Prep time: 5 hrs 45 min Cook time: 2 hrs 45 minIngredientsFor the meatballs:2 slices stale white bread, crusts removed and roughly chopped1/3 cup milk1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 teaspoon dried, crushed Calabrian chili1/2 teaspoon fennel seed2 pounds ground beef1/3 cup rendered beef fat1 cup Pecorino Romana, grated1/2 cup Grana Padano, grated1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbsFor the sauce:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 large white onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 fresh red chili (Birdseye or similar), stem and seeds removed and finely chopped1 teaspoon dried, crushed Calabrian chili48 ounces tomato passata2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more as neededFULL RECIPE ►►https://f52.co/2CV4Jy9CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.