Meatballs Roman Style - Frugal Gourmet Jeff Smith

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients together.

2. 2

   Shape mixture into balls and then brown in oil.

3. 3

   Place meatballs in sauce and simmer about 1/2 hour or so until heated through to your liking.