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Lynda Balslev, TasteFood

These Italian-style ‘smothered’ meatballs are hearty comfort food

Marinara sauce and a sprinkle of fresh parsley are the perfect complements to these Italian-style “smothered” meatballs. (Lynda Balslev/TasteFood)

If I had to choose a favorite comfort food, I would nominate the meatball.

Every cuisine seems to have a version of a meatball, whether it’s a truly meaty meatball packed with ground beef, pork or poultry; a pescatarian-friendly fish ball or patty; or a vegetarian version jumbled together with beans or legumes.

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