Top 5 Places for Meatballs Around Phoenix
Americans have been enjoying the Italian meatball, aka the polpette, since Italian immigrants stepped foot on Ellis Island more than 100 years ago. The deliciously round meaty morsels boast origins that date back to Ancient Rome. Whether made from inexpensive cuts of ground beef, poultry or veal, spaghetti simply wouldn't be the same without it. March 9 marks National Meatball Day - So here are the top five places in Metro-Phoenix to sink your teeth into these comforting, savory balls of goodness:
· Tomaso’s Italian Restaurant, voted best Italian Restaurant in the Valley since 1977, serves Rigatoni with Meatballs Amatriciana: The combination of braised pancetta, tomato sauce, amazing meatballs and shavings of pecorino cheese complete this classic Italian dish.
· St. Francis, a family-owned neighborhood favorite offers a flatbread from a wood-fired oven called Moroccan Meatballs: Tender meatballs with spiced tomato sauce, pearl pesto, cheese blend, served with olive oil toast.
· Spinato’s Pizzeria, boasts five Valley locations and serves a Trio of Meatballs: Three homemade meatballs with mozzarella and your choice of marinara or vodka cream sauce.
· Oregano's Pizza Bistro, two HUGE Meatballs: This family-owned, Arizona favorite takes an old family recipe from Chicago to make their meatballs from scratch daily, then covers them in mozzarella cheese and homemade marina sauce.
http://oreganos.com/menu/tastes/
· The Strand, an urban-Italian restaurant downtown Phoenix makes a mean
Meatball Panini: Meatballs prepared by Italian chefs, authentic tomato sauce, a three-cheese blend and fresh basil, served with marinara during lunch hours. Want dinner? Try the Meatballs and "Strands: A twist on the classic -- 3 meatballs, tomato sauce and spaghetti noodles.
Whatever you do, enjoy National Meatball Day with the one you love. Salute!
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