I grew up with an Italian mom so I was accustomed to eating lots of Italian food in my household!  My mom's spaghetti and meatballs were my favorite!  

pasta with meatballs and parsley
(Nikolay Trubnikov),
pasta with meatballs and parsley

During my vacation, we went to an Italian Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, and of course, I had to get some spaghetti and meatballs with lots of marinara sauce!  Dessert:  a cannoli!

Taste of Italy credit by Deb Turner
Taste of Italy credit by Deb Turner
Taste of Italy credit by Deb Turner

Today, March 9th is National Meatball Day.  Celebrate!  Amore!     #NationalMeatballDay

My homemade meatballs!  credit by Deb Turner
My homemade meatballs! credit by Deb Turner
My homemade meatballs! credit by Deb Turner

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