my MEATBALL METHOD has 1 trick to it for the best meatballs 

When you're in the dumps...what's your go-to meal to cheer yourself up? I also mistakenly said pecorino is from a "different cow." I meant to say different animal. It's a sheep's milk cheese. Like my friend Nigel says, "Bad day at the office 😂"

"This dude got dumped and made pasta....." *subscribes*

0:30 “ I decided to cook for myself today, with love. It’s important that you do that” ... proceeds to make delicious dish... subscribed.

love this, and the message behind it. fighting stigma around mental health and caring for yourself when you're in that place... it's tough. I like your work, big ups from Munich, Germany

For sure is sheeps milk from a different cow 🤩🤩🤣🤣 love the pasta bro, keep hustling 👌

I come back to this video every now and then to cook along when I‘m feeling really sad and lonely. This meal really lifts my spirit and makes me feel a lot better. Just like a chicken soup for when got a cold but for your mental health and soul. Thank you so much for this video ❤️

Pecorino cheese "A different cow!" Sheep ain't a cow! lol, bad day at the Office! or just testing us! Great video Steve I will definitely follow this recipe.

Rigatoni is one of my favorite pastas, except that it always seemed that it would lose its structural integrity. When you said to only cook it for 7 minutes instead of the recommended 12-13 this was a revelation for me. That way once you finish the pasta in the sauce it is at the perfect al dente!!! Thanks

Great video, Steve. Sorry you've been struggling. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I admire you sticking with it and doing a video. Sometimes the creative process helps me get my mind off things. (sometimes it doesn't but at least I have something to show for it.)

Bro I love your cutting board presentations. It makes the food look so good!

Nice recipe, Steve. I like the meatball ingredients a lot. People don’t understand how important that is for the best outcome. You can only get out the quality of what you put in. Excellent dish and it could cheer anyone up.

OK, I think i’m a pretty accomplished home cook. I’ve gotten old enough and long enough working hard enough to the point where it clicked. I have to honestly tell you I think this guy cooks some of the the best pasta and sauce as good or as close to as good as anybody I’ve seen or tasted. Unlike videos that are too long and chatty he gets to the meet of the matter and gets it done., I appreciate his effort with these videos. Keep making em. Thanks

Sorry you’re having a down day my dude, I’ve been having a lot of those lately so I feel you. I’m glad that you were able to pull yourself up and still put out some content, it’s always something I look forward to and I appreciate you. As for my go-to dish, it depends on how hard the depression hits. If I’m struggling to even get out of bed I’ll usually do something simple like jambalaya or steak. If I really want to tell depression to go fuck itself I’ll make carbonara or Monte Cristo sandwiches. Cheers to almost 2k brother, keep your head up. Edit: also enchiladas or lasagna with homemade sauce, can’t believe I forgot about about my lay-in-bed-and-cry staples.

I like to make hot wings for myself whenever I'm feeling like I need some self-care. That's one of those meals that I can just totally zone out with. It's just me, a beer, and a plate of spicy, crispy chicken. No cares in the world. Total comfort food. In fact, that's what I'm making myself for dinner tonight.

You’re incredibly likeable dude. I think the thing that stands out is your editing and how cool it is - you make it easy to follow along and simple enough that it’s encouraging to try it ourselves. The human aspect of this video was so great too - videos can seem so robotic from some creators and churned out. But it seems like every video is thoughtful and it’s nice that you’re sharing dishes that mean a lot to you. Thanks for what you do.

Rigatoni and Meatballs is true Italian comfort food! There is nothing better!

I made this tonight but changed 2 things: 1. I added half an onion to the sauce process, but more importantly: 2. I made the meatballs 1st and made the sauce in the frying oil that the meatballs came from. Delicious! Combination of your recipe and my Italian mother’s Thanks bro!

My wife just made this dish for dinner tonight and It's the best meaballs and rigatoni ever. Thank You for the recipe. Amazing

best meatballs i’ve ever made, hands down, thanks man

Try throwing some anchovy paste or pureed achovies into the meatball mix. Its dynamite

Man, now with the quarantine I can finally try out all your recipes. You’re the best man, the meatballs are awesome!!

Best food channel hands down. Whenever I cook Italian food I come here for the recipe. Keep up the good work!

This is the way to learn to love cooking. Cook with someone who loves to cook, even if it's been a bad day. Thank you so much for your time. Good day.

Pecorino Romano is from different cow 😂😂😂 also called a sheep 😉

Tried this recipe today for the family and everyone loved it ! Best meatball recipe I’ve ever used. Much appreciation love everything about the videos man keep it up can’t wait for new content.

Thanks so much for doing what you do. Even on days like these. I know this was mad long ago, but I have noticed you are always pushing thru to bring us great videos. Thanks, man! And some simple tacos are my go-to downer food. Lol. Some soft corn tortillas, some taco beef, some cheddar, some diced onions, and lots of cilantro. Simple comforts. Lol.

Damn man you know how to make some epic meat balls. That looks like it could be the best Rigatoni meatball dish i've ever seen in my life. Only one way to know though hahahahaah. Great episode and like the V8 juice tip.

This is my first viewing of your videos. Initially I wanted to know how to make non tough meatballs- but then awareness of your multidimensional presentation flashed through. Wow👏🏻I can’t applaud you enough. You’re the whole package dude -from chef - therapist - to Sweetheart. ❤ you so much and Mille Grazie❗️

Your channel and videos are underrated man, like waay underrated.

Hiya! What's the difference of using a food mill with plum tomatoes instead of just buying tomato puree itself?

My favorite thing to eat that always cheers me up is Portuguese Bacalao. You and I make our meatballs and sauce almost exactly the same way. I add a little fresh parsley to mine

Lasagna! Layers of love in every bite. Always comforting

I love the way he calls a sheep a "different cow"

Bro you are a f#@king sweet heart! You get feeling like this, go have a good cry, and know we love you! Though only platonically, but just know you have changed my life. I have cooked so many of your recipes is crazy. Be good my friend!

wow you’re actually so beautiful

Eggs and potatoes hands down is my fave comfort food. It’s esp easy if you have leftover fries (preferably steak fries) from the night before. Fry the fries (I like breaking them up into smaller pieces) in a pan with butter and onions until they’re crispy and brown and then add the eggs to the pan and scramble with the potatoes and onions. Love love love this dish when I’m feeling bad.

Cooked it 2 Times for friends. This Weekend for my family. Easy my favorite food at the moment.

You’re adorable lol so honest and open, and I’m sorry you were having a tough day … it happens. My go to comfort foods are my childhood foods. Escarole and beans and a really good Italian semolina loaf ya know crunchy crust but moist and delish inside…. In a word, yum 😊 Be well you’re a blessing ❤

DEAR LORD HOLD ME- this look so amazing-

no idea why u only have 75k subs

I love him!!!! He breaks down everything and makes it so fun 💯🥰💋

I'm late to this video, but thank you. This will be what I make this coming Friday, cause I have the day off!

Dang good video! Love homemade meatballs! And everybody has bad days... We just have to make sure it doesn't turn into a bad week, month, life! Great job, brother!

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6:23 -- OH-HO-HO! I disagree sir! Browning them balls is *paramount*! I still love ya though :)

Giants are doing good u shoujld be happy today, might beat the vikings, this is on my this weekend cook list, tis the season to make meatballs, mid to end of winter...less gooo

ok but why did you eat them from a cutting board???

one of his best dishes, i still remember the fire in his eyes and his succulent meatballs ! keep it up and dont forget the earlier days!

I really love your videos man. It feels almost like I'm watching my grandma cook. It's so weird xD Keep up the great work man! Spread the food love!!!

Whenever my picky family members do not want to eat sheeps milk cheese i will just tell them its from a different cow and not a sheep lmao love this channel

Made the meatballs you way amazing, same ingredients different techniques what a deference Thank yiu👏👏👏😁🇨🇦

Whatever people say here in Italy, I honestly like pasta and meatballs. However, we usually put red onion in our tomato sauce instead of garlic, and basil always in the end. Looks delicious ❤

Great looking dish! Like the use of the song "Frenesi" made popular by Artie Shaw in the 1940s as accompaniment. Cheers!

Hey! Whenever you are feeling down, remember, it doesn’t last forever. Your videos... help me to space out from my concerns, your passion and energy sure lift me up! I’m a better cook than before and happier! Ty!

I've seen that different cow.. grazing..

“It comes from a different type of cow” I.e a sheep

Number one thing that makes it all better after a bad day... Going cheap, just grilled cheese with goat cheese and cheddar and a bowl of cheap Campbell's tomato with extra extra black pepper. I'm sure there's a better tasting method of making grilled cheese and tomato soup but that's my old tried and true.

Looks awesome but why no veal or pork like my grandmother would say.

Beautiful editing skills 👌🏻

Everyday is a bad day for fans of the New York Football Giants.

love the way you cook, simple and precise. big respect from the island of Mauritius

LOL I finally understand why you emphasized on your Carbonara vid that you don't think a sheep is a cow, love you man.

Really like ur vids dude. Keep it up

Just clarifying that Pecorino Romano comes from a sheep not a cow

7:34 the shoes lmao, are you standing on top of the bench taking that pic?

Wife and I made your meatballs and they were the best. We live in Arizona so we cooked them on the Traeger and then added to the sauce. Didn't want to heat the house up. They were so tasty. Thanks for the recipe. GO GIANTS!!

Fantastic video with excellent music in the background. Greetings from Italy!

Thank you for not sugar-coating life. Sometimes we have down days. It’s cool. Loved this video.

Steve, I love this recipe! More importantly, I love the passion and love for good food that you share with us your viewers. I appreciate that you make some missteps when making your videos and then carefully make notes and re-shoot additional footage during your editing process to make corrections. You're a one-man show doing the job of several people in a crew if you were doing this on a TV show. Keep at it; you're a terrific chef and your honesty is felt as much as your passion for your craft.

Love your videos! I’ve been in hospitality for over 10 years you truly know how to cook from the heart. Question, do you prefer an all beef meatball over a tri-mix (pork, veal, & beef)? I have to branch out and try an all beef meatball, I’m so used to making them with the tri-mix. Thanks! Looking forward to more content! You’re the man!

My man you’ve got clubbing on your fingers. Have you been to a doctor recently? That can be a sign of heart conditions

cheer up tomorrow is a new day and its a good show ive learned a lot crack on

I have been asked my favorite meal. My answer is yours: my last meal, if I knew that is what is was, would be rigatoni and meatballs. There is something just perfect about it.

So on a bad day, Stephen, you create another work of art, joy, and sheer happiness! Keep going!

Creme brûlée is my “I need a pick me up” food. That and root beer floats, but I feel like creme brûlée is more appropriate for this show

Great video but do you not own a plate to eat off of.... lol

Great video. I'm definitely going to have to try your meatball recipe. When I'm feeling down I go straight for comfortable and easy: aglio e olio.

The only guy I know who has a down day and yet cooks up something spectacular. Kudos!!!

Yes! I can relate. Cooking is so therapeutic and calming and when you finally get to eat your hard work, your spirit is lifted 🥰 You can also rely on me to get through btw 😉😂 Lol jk

That. looked. so. good!!! Pasta and meatballs. What could be better?

I just made this recipe for my family a couple of minutes ago. After eating a whole plate, I decided to come back here and let you know that this recipe is really great. Your weekday sauce is now my go to recipe when I'm feeling hungry and I wanna make something for myself. Keep it going! Much love from the Philippines.

Great video bud but the music is a bit over powering 😢

I've been making meatballs for many years and it took me a long time to figure out a recipe that I really loved. I make them almost exactly the same way you do, minus the cheese because my mom doesn't like it. My grandma always made hers the same way too but she never gave me the recipe so I had to figure it out through trial and error. Now that I have it down, I make spaghetti and meatballs for my brother almost every other week.

Never mix meatball and pasta in one plate. Fail. Barilla pasta? Yuck. 👎 De Cecco pasta wins all day. 👍

Made this today and family licked their plates. Meatballs flavorful. Followed recipe except mixed half Italian sausage with the ground beef. Thanks for all the videos. Love your straight up approach.

I thought you were going to use your moms v8 juice secret.

Thank God you're not bland, I love a lot of garlic too, lots and lots. Can't be with a dude who hates garlic. Love your videos btw 👌 subbed. So many good food, my fave is pork adobo (Filipino dish), you should try it.

Thank you so much for this recipe and all the detailed instructions! You teach the way my grandmother taught me to make biscuits. It's all about how it feels. I have NEVER made good meatballs. Using your recipe and instructions, they turned out perfect! Your videos are great and I thoroughly enjoy watching them. I will definitely be trying more of your recipes!

My favorite thing to make when I'm feeling like shit is cheese enchilada with chili gravy. Basically enchilada sauce with a roux.

Big Up from Germany. Its the secound recipe i cooked. Very delicious. I would appreciate If u could make the amount of ingredients Like Parmesan or bread crumbs instead of only in cups in grams too. Cheers, keep going ✌️

If this isn't the ultimate comfort food I don't know what is

When I'm really down and can't paint or draw for whatever reason but still have access to my kitchen - it's always pasta. No half-measures! Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano, Greek olive oil, fresh herbs and sweet tomatoes and garlic. The rest depends entirely on the contents of my fridge at the moment, but if there's at least one chilli pepper I can make it work and give myself some love

Man. I kind of miss this old music.

I love the simplicity of your recipes and instructions as well as the great production value. Awesome vids man, keep up the great work.

When Im feeling _really_ down and looking to rebound with comfort food, its the exact same sauce and meatballs YOU just made, but with spaghetti instead...add a combo of the absolute best sweet AND spicy italian sausages I can find (a local brand, Dom's, when it's available) also, I gotta have some room temp, salted butter, smeared over fresh, warm italian bread..couple tablespoons of crushed red pepper & grated peccerino on the side...and to wash it all down, the finest $20 bottle of chianti or cab I can lay my hands on. Hopefully its a chilly, rainy and windy fall Saturday afternoon as I sink into my favorite recliner, dim the lights, put my phone to silent and binge season 5 of the ORIGINAL Law & Order (with Jerry Orbach ca. 1995) THIS is my idea of Heaven~

I love the way you film and how personal it feels when you explain all the steps for cooking! Definitely subscribed 😄

Ciao ... i‘ sorry but this is not the way to do it... totally wrong ... but I appreciate that a young guy try to do this kind of meal ... ciao e buon appetite a tutti

Please keep doing your cooking videos, I watch them all the time as we get close to the weekend, good image quality is a plus. Thank you!!

Love ❤️ the music & your recipes!

I know it’s been over a year since you made this video but I found your channel today and I’ve been binging your videos. My favorite food that helps me stay on top when I’m not doing the best is a slice of pepperoni pizza from a market near my school that does super authentic New York slices