The Perfect Meatball.......

My sister Mary and my brother-in-law Rick made these tender and delicious meatballs for my nieces baby shower last weekend.  I have thought of nothing else but these meatballs since.  The recipe comes from Allrecipes.com. and I will never use another recipe but this one again.

Here is the recipe, adapted slightly with portions only.

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. ground veal
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 4 cloves garlic. chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup grated Pecarino Romano Cheese
• 1/4 chopped parsley
• 2 cups stale Italian bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste 
• 1 1/2 cups water

In the food processor, add the chopped garlic, stale Italian bread and parsley, process until bread, garlic and parsley have become crumbs. In a large bowl, add all the meats, eggs and cheese.  Next, empty the crumb mixture from the food processor into the meat bowl and start to mix while adding the water a half cup at a time.

 From into good size balls and bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree preheated oven.

After the 30 minutes in the oven, simmer for an hour in your favorite sauce.  I used my quick home made summer sauce. (marinara) You've got to try these meatballs.  They were perfectly seasoned and tender enough to use a fork to cut through.