As I mentioned last week, I’m all prepared for the zombie apocalypse, because I can cook cheaply for large numbers of people. Believe me, everyone is going to need a skill in the compound and I’m all set.

Last week, I made Italian meatballs and pasta for some friends with four hungry boys. Recipe and photos below, with the disclaimer that is very difficult to properly style and photograph the final food item, when surrounded by a kitchen of little boys. Meatballs are not only economical, but they are very tasty. And chances are that your foodie friends haven’t had them in years, so they’ll be all like FABULOUS! This meal works for everyone, except your Kosher friends.

Italians have very strong opinions about their meatballs and will get into insane debates about whether it should be called sauce or gravy, and whether you should chop up your onions or cook it with a whole onion. I’m agnostic on these matters. Continue reading “Recipe: Meatballs and Ziti” →