The Best Meatballs Ever | Frankie Celenza

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @pandapal13
    @pandapal13 8 років тому +172

    There's something so nonchalant and unpretentious about this guy I dig it.

    • @tiredapplestar
      @tiredapplestar 6 років тому +5

      ... 2 years later. Yeah, me too!

    • @justjen4561
      @justjen4561 6 років тому +3

      tiredapplestar lol me too. I was just about to say the same thing.

    • @mr7354
      @mr7354 3 роки тому

      like watching Bob Ross paint, except he cooks.

  • @TayTks
    @TayTks 8 років тому +103

    There ain't gonna be raisins in my motherfucking meatballs.
    Everything else fine, I like.

    • @SCVis
      @SCVis 8 років тому

      Not really and its Filipinos :)

    • @Yesica1993
      @Yesica1993 5 років тому

      For real!

  • @giamm11
    @giamm11 8 років тому +113

    I'm italian, great recipe, well done! just be aware that when you say "polpette alla nonna" means that they are actually made out of your grandma's flesh hahah you should say "polpette della nonna" which means that the recipe comes from your grandma :) buon appetito!

    • @addinomarkamil2
      @addinomarkamil2 8 років тому +48

      but what if it was grandma flesh

    • @_antarjyoti
      @_antarjyoti 8 років тому +1

      I thought it was the opposite 😂 thanks for the info!

    • @amdperacha
      @amdperacha 8 років тому +8

      omg i was cringing so hard!!! he kept saying it over and over!!

    • @amdperacha
      @amdperacha 8 років тому

      omg i was cringing so hard!!! he kept saying it over and over!!

    • @bonemarrow21
      @bonemarrow21 8 років тому +1

      Yikes! Not so good that he's always talking about Italian rules and traditions and gets something like that wrong!

  • @CoisasDoCatano
    @CoisasDoCatano 8 років тому +13

    I fall in love with this guy everytime I watch a new recipe...

  • @SanahSaysHello
    @SanahSaysHello 8 років тому +72

    Frankie is so fine. And his cooking looks delish.

    • @zei2751
      @zei2751 8 років тому +5

      Damn u fine

    • @eugenesedita
      @eugenesedita 3 роки тому

      Not that you’re now allowed to break the rules just that now you know you are. That’s different.

  • @alysonk5853
    @alysonk5853 6 років тому +70

    In these regular vids he’s so chill, but when he does the struggle meals/Frankie’s world videos he just snaps in a way that makes me wonder what kind of drugs he’s on

    • @rattango9819
      @rattango9819 5 років тому +5

      makes me wonder what drug he hasn't taken yet actually

  • @slowemm
    @slowemm 7 років тому +6

    I made these. Amazing. Never thought to add raisins and pine nuts to meatballs but it turned out great. I also used sage and a little nutmeg instead of parsley for a more earthy flavor.

  • @meemzzz
    @meemzzz 8 років тому +23

    I get super stoked when Frankie pops on Tastemade! Awesome recipe Frankie!

  • @Sentinalh
    @Sentinalh 8 років тому +22

    Frankie is just the best

  • @sirjohndoeofpa3292
    @sirjohndoeofpa3292 5 років тому

    I had this type of meatball in northern Italy, just south of France. They were amazing! Pine, nuts, raisins, etc...they were excellent! Thanks for the video Frankie👍👍👍 ....and yes, the meatballs were served as their own course

  • @elricdemelnibone5241
    @elricdemelnibone5241 8 років тому +5

    He has so much passion.

  • @addisonp9752
    @addisonp9752 7 років тому +2

    He’s just so amazing, I love Frankie so much!

  • @silvsilvsilv
    @silvsilvsilv 8 років тому +38

    I think I'm gonna use that in court some day! "Your honor, I was taught then when you _know_ the rules, you are allowed to break them!" :D

  • @asyas.9114
    @asyas.9114 8 років тому +4

    Cooked them yesterday, without pine nuts, though. Delicious! And I love when Italian part of cooking comes :) Thank you, Frankie!

  • @reemreemisonfire2092
    @reemreemisonfire2092 8 років тому

    his passion for food makes it look fun and awesome!

  • @chenzhu9308
    @chenzhu9308 8 років тому +1

    Love you Frankie!!! Pls Keep posting more great recipes!!

  • @PoeLemic
    @PoeLemic 2 роки тому

    Tahnk you for sharing this. We wanted to learn how to make meatballs ourselves, because it's got to able to be done by normal individuals and not robots at the factories.

  • @Nother-pp1rv
    @Nother-pp1rv Рік тому

    Love this guy. This is one of my best meals.

  • @Jake-um8yf
    @Jake-um8yf 8 років тому +85

    I wanna eat your meatballs Frankie

  • @tinascott5744
    @tinascott5744 4 роки тому

    Struggle Meals is one of my new cooking show obsessions. Keep the fun informative shows coming.

  • @mercedezreboca8299
    @mercedezreboca8299 7 років тому +2

    I watch these before bed, helps me fall asleep

  • @danhoulder6574
    @danhoulder6574 7 років тому +1

    omg these actually are the best meatballs ever. i tried some in the "air fryer" and that worked well as well!

  • @vetacoth
    @vetacoth 8 років тому

    Frankie is my favorite person on this channel

  • @jasmineaposhian1935
    @jasmineaposhian1935 7 років тому +8

    I've said it before. I'll say it again. I fricken LOVE this guy!

    • @FrankieCooks
      @FrankieCooks 7 років тому +3

      thanks!

    • @teresaserra5755
      @teresaserra5755 4 роки тому

      Keep doing your job. I love the idea.
      Some times people don't know to do it or talent. Then have negative life .
      Don't give up.

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 8 років тому +2

    Those look fantastic. You're right coming from an Italian background , meatballs are served separately.

  • @nightpicnic
    @nightpicnic 4 роки тому

    He's so calm here. It's unnerving. I am accustomed to his STRUGGLE MEALS personality.

  • @xIriexYox
    @xIriexYox 8 років тому

    Thanks Frankie! Another amazing recipe

  • @sariarellano5606
    @sariarellano5606 5 років тому

    So I'm used to watching Struggle Meals where I just love Frankie's energy and craziness. He makes me laugh. This is the first time I've ever seen him so relaxed... Oh ma gosh I've never been so attracted to him as I am right now...

  • @_em_onade
    @_em_onade 2 роки тому

    Came back to write the recipe down once and for all- First came across it in a Snapchat Tasty video. I’ve made these many times & many other meatballs in my decades of cooking. These are my favourite.

  • @Jodabomb24
    @Jodabomb24 8 років тому

    Longtime family recipe in my family is what we call "pasta gravy". It's essentially this, but we also put hot and sweet Italian sausage in as well (sometimes with toothpicks in the pieces to tell them apart, though we invariably forget which is which anyway). We always have the sauce on pasta with the meat on the side. In fact, for as long as I can remember our Christmas dinner has started with my grandmother's manicotti, gravy, and gravy meat.

  • @narfcakes
    @narfcakes 6 місяців тому

    hooooo boy i wanna try this out. thanks for sharing i love your content

  • @monizdm
    @monizdm 4 роки тому

    I have lots of Italian expat friends in NYC. The fun in this video really starts at 4:45. He could not be more right LOL.

  • @ruthr.8496
    @ruthr.8496 8 років тому +15

    Funny
    Reliable
    Awesome
    Nice
    Knowledgeable
    Interesting
    Extremely attractive

    • @thewoofamily8951
      @thewoofamily8951 6 років тому +1

      Fantastic
      Romantic
      Amazing
      Neat-o
      Knowledgeable
      Intelligent
      Excellent!

  • @Breal191
    @Breal191 8 років тому +1

    Made this and it was delicious. Did it without the raisins because I'm trying to go low on carbs. Thank you for this great recipe!

    • @thewoofamily8951
      @thewoofamily8951 6 років тому

      Um...if you wanted to lower the carb content, you would eliminate the BREAD CRUMBS. There aren't many raisins and they add a lot of moisture and sweetness to the meatballs. The best chefs balance flavors of sweet and savory. That's why we add a pinch of salt to chocolate chip cookies and many people add sugar to their tomato sauce to offset the acidity.

  • @TheFhatgurl
    @TheFhatgurl 8 років тому +1

    this guy is so chill. i wonder what he smokes

    • @NewNew-vd6ce
      @NewNew-vd6ce 8 років тому +8

      His smoking his ego since he has slot of it lmao

  • @chax3cha05
    @chax3cha05 8 років тому

    I saw this recipe on the tastemade snapchat story the other day and made it for my family and they were SO impressed. I don't usually like meatballs too much (I was mainly making them for my other family members) but I thought these were delicious! Bravo Frankie!

  • @jennalovesyou44
    @jennalovesyou44 8 років тому +3

    I LOVE FRANKIE

  • @rickr6933
    @rickr6933 6 років тому

    Italian smallian. Forget all those purists. Made it tonight and everyone thought it was fabulous. So easy, too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @katiekollins32
    @katiekollins32 8 років тому

    Frankie,
    My boyfriend and I made these tonight and they were amazing! We are huge fans of your channel and have seen all of your videos. Keep up the great work and don't forget the BASIL;)

    • @FrankieCooks
      @FrankieCooks 8 років тому +2

      thanks! yes, do not forget the basil ;)

  • @annalupis7921
    @annalupis7921 3 роки тому

    I love your recipe 😋

  • @finalfixhandyman
    @finalfixhandyman 5 років тому

    Love that background music too!

  • @mikebrowne477
    @mikebrowne477 4 роки тому

    Made them over the weekend and wow they were perfect! Did serve them with pasta - oh well. :)
    Then used the last few to make meatball sandwiches. Also perfect!

  • @bingboyify
    @bingboyify 4 роки тому

    i love this guy

  • @yeslikestarwars8824
    @yeslikestarwars8824 6 років тому

    Frankie u r literally a god pls let me be ur apprentice idc what I have to do

  • @Trystaticus
    @Trystaticus 6 років тому +5

    WHo else wants to hang out with Frankie?

  • @Choice777
    @Choice777 7 років тому +2

    I approve of this yummyness.

  • @Jada-li9tv
    @Jada-li9tv Рік тому

    This was how my grandmother made meatballs. It was the best.

  • @huhidk4731
    @huhidk4731 8 років тому +7

    I wish he was a Home Economics Teacher 😝😝

  • @jamesp4994
    @jamesp4994 8 років тому +9

    I'm sure this guy just rocked up to the Tastemade studio and made this shit up on the spot

  • @EarlWallaceNYC
    @EarlWallaceNYC 7 місяців тому

    I like the "quite storm" laid-back vibe of the "Frankie" series.
    I understand the appeal of "Struggle Meals". But your earlier work is still appreciated. Thanks.

  • @blacklily2512
    @blacklily2512 8 років тому +1

    I don't put raisins in polpette, but that's fine. But what I do use for the sause is: peas. I use frozen peas so I just throw them in right before the meatballs are done. That way you can eat your polpette and the remaining sauce is great on pasta or boiled rice.

  • @abelsumanas
    @abelsumanas 5 років тому +1

    Having watched Frankie in Struggle Meals usually, I feel that he's struggling to holding back himself here hahaha

  • @pepsimanHD
    @pepsimanHD 8 років тому

    I just made this. Amazing!

  • @thewoofamily8951
    @thewoofamily8951 6 років тому

    Pulpetta A La Nonna...Grandmother's style meatballs? Looks SO GOOD! I've heard of using raisins in meatballs to add natural sweetness. I would serve this with a nice slice of crusty Italian bread, sliced and lightly toasted in the oven to dip in the sauce!

  • @nochannelvideos
    @nochannelvideos 8 років тому

    That lady and the tramp reference was my favorite part ! Thanks for the great recipe :)

  • @tumbleslowly4808
    @tumbleslowly4808 8 років тому +1

    hey young man. I was thinking about you with regards to the earthquake in Italy. hope your people are okay.
    It broke my heart to see the devastation.
    Aloha to you and yours.

    • @FrankieCooks
      @FrankieCooks 8 років тому +2

      I live in New York - but I do have family in Abruzzo, I'm sad and thinking of all of them too

  • @scooby9677
    @scooby9677 8 років тому +61

    I honestly can't tell if I like this guy or not

    • @rafaelmartinez5680
      @rafaelmartinez5680 8 років тому +6

      totally agree lol

    • @xIriexYox
      @xIriexYox 8 років тому +4

      Trust me, you do

    • @waNErBOY
      @waNErBOY 8 років тому +6

      He's italian, they tend to be like that

    • @taylorgang221000
      @taylorgang221000 8 років тому +3

      He's kinda pretentious but he's got like a lovable nerdiness about him.

    • @clash8181
      @clash8181 7 років тому +1

      I can help you: I don't like that fake ass wannabe italian... 😉

  • @FLN62
    @FLN62 7 років тому

    Bravo Frankie 👏

  • @paulinacruz3367
    @paulinacruz3367 8 років тому

    This guy needs his own show! Only reason I watch Tastemade

  • @trooperpompeu
    @trooperpompeu 8 років тому +55

    Why use raisins
    hate those things

    • @Choice777
      @Choice777 7 років тому +10

      Joao Paulo and raisins hate you.

    • @ahikernamedgq
      @ahikernamedgq 7 років тому +3

      To add texture, flavor and moisture. You could use golden raisins, or something similar. Or just skip them.

    • @Kihidokid
      @Kihidokid 7 років тому +2

      they arent raisins anymore, theyre inflated and cooked to add sweetness without sugar or liquid

    • @yaram8898
      @yaram8898 6 років тому

      poetry

    • @rillyjo5810
      @rillyjo5810 6 років тому

      Me too.buy I will eat it in a cinnamon bagel

  • @canpreston7076
    @canpreston7076 8 років тому

    this reminded me of carol's raisin balls(last man of earth) ! but these look yummy!

  • @ninifox6791
    @ninifox6791 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful egg crack!

  • @LazyScoutJace
    @LazyScoutJace 8 років тому +2

    The way this host talks is kinda amusing. I'd like to have a beer with him some time. lol

  • @TosTinManEasyCooking
    @TosTinManEasyCooking 8 років тому +7

    Good video! I never follow food rules! :)

    • @sangomalsa
      @sangomalsa 8 років тому +3

      what the fuck

    • @Masterwill4Sub50
      @Masterwill4Sub50 6 років тому

      I cook by presume. I put some of this, some of that, etc. And I PRESUME it will be good in the end.

  • @Kimy31268
    @Kimy31268 8 років тому

    Yummy!!!

  • @ohbuddyiliketowatch
    @ohbuddyiliketowatch 8 років тому +21

    I'm a texture freak. I'd only be able to eat this if the raisins and nuts were chopped / ground up

    • @marselarene38
      @marselarene38 8 років тому +2

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @pinanogrl91
      @pinanogrl91 8 років тому

      SAME!

    • @thewoofamily8951
      @thewoofamily8951 6 років тому

      I was thinking that the pine nuts should have at least been lightly chopped. I happen to love raisin in savory dishes. If you don't like the texture, sure...rehydrate them in hot water, then dices them into tiny bits so they will essentially 'dissolve' into the meatball, adding only the sweetness.

    • @moiznahmad
      @moiznahmad 6 років тому +4

      So by texture freak, you mean you only like extremely homogeneous textures?

  • @jdion79
    @jdion79 5 років тому

    after these does he do a couple rails and then heads to the struggle meals set?

  • @azamatbaimen4138
    @azamatbaimen4138 2 роки тому

    You mean I can use veal instead of pork or instead of beef? Thanks

  • @msj.randel1496
    @msj.randel1496 3 роки тому

    Raisins? Never heard of raisins in meatballs, but I trust him, I'll do it. Lol

  • @ShortHandedNow
    @ShortHandedNow 6 років тому

    Next video... How to re-season your cast iron after the tomatos remove your current pans seasoning! (Still loved the video!)

  • @darkwing3713
    @darkwing3713 2 роки тому

    "The Italian part of cooking" - stuff flavor into that food until it can't hold no more!

  • @dianx742
    @dianx742 8 років тому +3

    When can you cook for me

  • @MussMaPullern
    @MussMaPullern 8 років тому

    no mustart, onion or ginger ginger in the meatballs?

  • @tet7497
    @tet7497 6 років тому

    Any substitutes for raisins?

  • @marybethvalentine1161
    @marybethvalentine1161 6 років тому

    These meatballs are wonderful! I thought I had made too many but I was wrong. They vanished.

  • @Mr.Autodelete
    @Mr.Autodelete 6 років тому

    Where can I buy one of those God their graters

  • @zolosjr
    @zolosjr 7 років тому

    Frankie if you want to try the best meatballs Come to Limassol Cyprus and visit Sikaminia restaurant

  • @wrecklisseve
    @wrecklisseve 8 років тому

    No meatballs on spaghetti? What will you tell me next, that Italian wedding soup isn't Italian? ;) (I'm actually learning a lot from your videos.)

    • @FrankieCooks
      @FrankieCooks 8 років тому

      Yes. But I'm guess you saw that vid too :)

  • @khentramirez6776
    @khentramirez6776 6 років тому

    so you're telling me he's not usually crazy when he cooks? I don't believe y'all

  • @FleaChristenson
    @FleaChristenson 2 роки тому

    I don’t live in Italy, so I figure the food police probably won’t show up at my door when I eat spaghetti and meatballs. That said, there are plenty of carbs in meatballs, so it’s not like they need more.

  • @celsims3918
    @celsims3918 8 років тому

    what is the music

  • @consuelogodinez9324
    @consuelogodinez9324 5 років тому

    When he said really big meatballs are kind of gross I agree 💯

  • @tubebitch12
    @tubebitch12 7 років тому +1

    Raisins and pinenuts?.....I can't. NO!

    • @thewoofamily8951
      @thewoofamily8951 6 років тому

      The toasted pine nuts add protein and depth of flavor, the raisins add sweetness and moisture. Enjoy your dry, bland meatballs!

  • @Dub105
    @Dub105 8 років тому

    milked bread? why did you put bread crumbs if you put milked bread? and nuts? nuts in meatballs?

  • @leahmaranto6146
    @leahmaranto6146 5 років тому +1

    OMG, raisins in meatballs ,I don't think so! and I don't think your grandma put raisins in her meatballs ,no way 🤔

  • @belfiore_18
    @belfiore_18 6 років тому

    Is this the Sicilian way? Whenever I see raisins I think that.

  • @tomboyd3433
    @tomboyd3433 6 років тому

    The raisins n pine nuts are for spittini

  • @passwordpanda
    @passwordpanda 6 років тому

    I have such a crush on Frankie it's embarrassing

  • @debbiejackson7702
    @debbiejackson7702 6 років тому

    That’s me cousin

  • @ccddle
    @ccddle 6 років тому

    Any gluten free peeps have substitutes for bread/crumbs that they really like?

  • @mariannesouza8326
    @mariannesouza8326 5 років тому

    You can just pour in some breadcrumbs and then add a little milk. You’ll get the same result. 👍🏼🍝 There - I’m eating spaghetti with the meatballs. 😂

  • @jacksnooze
    @jacksnooze 8 років тому

    With your onion put 1 grated carrot, the flavors are more intense

  • @حسامجبار-ث4ز
    @حسامجبار-ث4ز 8 років тому

    Hello

  • @Dark83Noodle
    @Dark83Noodle 8 років тому

    i doubt that

  • @Guiiiiiiiiiiperez
    @Guiiiiiiiiiiperez 8 років тому

    the dad stance 4:37

  • @sharkus3329
    @sharkus3329 5 років тому

    Wowowowowowowowowow

  • @sigururbrynjolfsson1848
    @sigururbrynjolfsson1848 8 років тому +1

    "the italians want no pasta with the meatballs". Adds flour, eggs, salt in the recipe.

    • @FrankieCooks
      @FrankieCooks 8 років тому +3

      which are ingredients in some pasta dough recipes, but not formed into pasta

  • @sudekarakus5224
    @sudekarakus5224 7 років тому

    you remind me of damon salvatore

  • @KayeZZ1
    @KayeZZ1 8 років тому

    He's a lot less... intense? energized? a bit more chill and less "trying to hard" this recipe.

  • @mimi123b
    @mimi123b 8 років тому +9

    Wow he is hot, i really like his personality for some reason.