RECIPE: 'Mama's Boys' Gina's Meatballs TLC's "Mama's Boys of the Bronx" star Gina Pairulli offers one of her favorite recipes. Gina's Meatballs 1 pound of chopped meat 2 eggs Pinch of salt and pepper Spoonful of fresh chopped parsley 1 clove of fresh chopped garlic 1/4 cup of fresh grated cheese 1/4 cup of fresh bread crumbs Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and shape into meatballs. Then either bake or fry.