*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                                Meatballs

Recipe By     : COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL8737
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Italian
                Main Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           fresh bread crumbs
     1/3  cup           milk
     1/3  cup           olive oil
   1      cup           minced onion
     1/2  pound         ground beef
     1/2  pound         pork
     1/2  pound         veal
   1      large         egg -- lightly beaten
     1/3  cup           freshly grated Parmesan
     1/4  cup           minced fresh parsley
   2      large         cloves of garlic -- peeled and minced
                        Salt and pepper
   5      -6 cups       marinara sauce (see above recipe)


In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs and milk and let soak for 
10 minutes. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil 
and cook onion for 3 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large bowl combine ground meats, soaked bread crumbs, 
cooked onion, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and salt and 
pepper and mix well. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter 
balls and set on a plate.
In the same large skillet heat 2 more tablespoons of olive 
oil and cook the meatballs in 3-4 batches until browned on 
all sides, about 10 minutes. When meatballs are browned, 
transfer them to a side plate, add more oil if necessary and 
continue to cook remaining meatballs. Add the browned 
meatballs to the simmering marinara sauce and heat for 
10-15 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce with cooked 
spaghetti or pasta of choice.

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