Italian Meatballs
Classic Italian meatballs of ground veal and pork for traditional spaghetti sauce.

Recipe by Paul Mayville

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground veal (or beef)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese
• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or crushed croutons)
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl and using clean hands mix until thoroughly incorporated. Roll between hands into 2" balls and set aside

In a large saute pan (or skillet), over medium heat, brown meatballs in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place finished meatballs on a plate with paper towels to cool and drain. Add to spaghetti sauce.

Serves 6