Meatball
dish made from ground meat rolled into a small ball-like form
Do restaurants associate meatballs with the wrong country of origin?
Spaghetti and meatballs are a staple on Italian pizzeria menus in the US. The Olive Garden, an Italian family restaurant, has several dishes with meatballs. Meatballs originated in the Chinese Qin dynasty (221 BC to 207 BC).
In what country is the oldest evidence of people eating meatballs found? What dish involving meatballs became popular in the United States after being invented in New York City in the 20th century? With which national cuisine do Americans typically associate #2? Are #3 and #1 different?