HPR3571: The Meatball Mystery

Summary: Discussing the interesting oddity that is the meatball; its origins, and some misconceptions and coincidences surrounding the tasty "traditional" dish of spaghetti and meatballs. Historical context and explanations were provided by the article "Is Spaghetti and Meatballs Italian?" by Shaylyn Esposito, published in Smithsonian Magazine.