ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

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I haven't made these yet but I am intrigued by the ingredients. Please note that these meat balls should placed in a saucepan of your favorite tomato sauce and should simmer 1-2 hours after browning in skillet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Meat

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground round or 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
2 cups breadcrumbs, plain
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons oregano
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 eggs
1 cup red wine
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil (or bacon fat)

Steps:

  • Put all the above ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand until well blended.
  • Roll the meat into meatballs the size of golf balls.
  • Brown in skillet with olive oil or bacon fat.
  • Once meatballs are browned, place in a saucepan with tomato sauce and simmer 1-2 hours. Serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.6, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 145.4, Sodium 420.8, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 30.4

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