Chickie's fried meatballs and sunday sauce

Cutlets and meatballs

My grandmother is a unique lady. Her nickname is Chickie, given by me at 2 years old, and it has stuck so hard that even people in the stores she shops in call her that. She was born and raised in NYC but is 100% Italian and will tell anyone who listens that Italian food is not only the best but nothing even comes close to comparison. To her the only food is Italian food. Although we all might not agree with her, you do not cross Chickie otherwise you don't get her meatballs!! These meatballs can be eaten without the tomato gravy (because as Chickie says it is a gravy not a sauce!!!) they are that delish or eaten traditionally with gravy, rigatoni, and a dollop of ricotta. That's my favorite anyway. Also, if you have an 85 year old grandfather that will grate fresh parmesan that he keeps wrapped in a wet washcloth in the bottom of the fridge, that will really make this meal the best one you ever had. Couple of tips, use a spoon to turn your meatballs so they don't break, it makes it really easy, and when rolling the meatballs if your hands are slightly wet the meat wont stick :) Enjoy!