“A sizzle is a promise—no sizzle is a sin.”
Heat olive oil until shimmering (not smoking!).
Sear meatballs 2-3 mins/side until golden, not browned. Critical: Never crowd the pan.
Cool 5 mins on sheet (juices redistribute = no dry bites). Never skip this!
4. Simmer with Awe (The Grand Finale)
“Pot must sigh, not scream.”
In Dutch oven, combine marinara + roasted peppers + pepperoncini + 1 cup water.
Scrape ALL fond from meatball pan → stir into sauce (this is flavor gold).
Add meatballs + drippings → cover just enough (not submerged—meatballs breathe).
Simmer 2 hours on low (not bubbling!) → rest 10 mins off heat (flavors marry = silky texture).
5. Serve with Reverence (The Offering)
“Pot must be hot, Parmesan must be fresh.”
Scoop into pre-warmed bowls (run bowls under hot water → dry well).
Garnish with fresh parsley + extra Parmesan (never dried herbs—this isn’t Italian-American food. It’s Sicilian).
Serve immediately—cold meatballs = broken texture.
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