MEATBALLS ROMAN STYLE - FRUGAL GOURMET JEFF SMITH

Meatballs Roman Style - Frugal Gourmet Jeff Smith image

Provided by GinnyP

Categories Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
6 ounces pancetta, diced very small (or bacon)
6 ounces prosciutto, sliced thin and chopped (or ham)
3 eggs
1 cup chopped parsley (or dried, to taste)
3 garlic cloves, crushed (more, to taste)
1 cup breadcrumbs (if using gluten-free, no need to soak)
1 cup milk
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste (may not need much salt at all due to the pancetta or proscuitto)
1/4 cup olive oil, for browning
32 -64 ounces tomato sauce, of your choice

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together.
Shape mixture into balls and then brown in oil.
Place meatballs in sauce and simmer about 1/2 hour or so until heated through to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.8, Fat 56, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 367.9, Sodium 1677.9, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 11.8, Protein 73.9