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    National Meatball Day is the Perfect Excuse to Make One of These Recipes

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    For The Purist (Who's a Little Lazy)

    Classic beef meatballs get simple when they skip the frying step all together and simmer in the sauce instead.

    Recipe: Easiest Spaghetti ... more 
    Photo by: Everyday Food
    For The Purist (Who's a Little Lazy)

    Classic beef meatballs get simple when they skip the frying step all together and simmer in the sauce instead.

    Recipe: Easiest Spaghetti and Meatballs
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    Fri, Mar 8, 2013 12:12 PM EST
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    We feel a little torn about these silly food holidays. On the one hand, who needs an entire month commemorating frozen food? And in the other palm is a deep appreciation for nationally sanctioned encouragement to consume our favorite foods. Thank you, National Meatball Day. We're thinking outside the pasta box with ten recipes that will speak to your meatball mood, whether you're longing for "Lady and the Tramp"-style tradition or the recipe that will keep you from calling Szechuan Delight (again).


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