*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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