recipes

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 8 oz. lean ground beef

• 8 oz. lean ground veal

• 8 oz. regular or lean ground pork

• 1 egg

• 1 c. fresh breadcrumbs

• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 c. minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

• 2 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. dried basil

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

In large bowl, using your hands, combine onion mixture, beef, veal, pork, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. To taste for seasoning, heat a small skillet over medium heat and fry a spoon-sized patty until no longer pink. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, if necessary. Roll into small meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Nutrition information per 4 meatballs:

Calories 210 Fat 13 g Sodium 720 mg

Carbohydrates 5 g Saturated fat 4 g Calcium 76 mg