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Hoser
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Posted: 20 March 2011 at 03:20 |
I had been thinking about doing some sausage for the holiday, but thought what could be more down home Italian than pasta and meatballs?
So, I got together all the ingredients I thought I might need and went at it. First I put the ground veal, beef and pork in a large mixing bowl: Then finely minced some garlic and tossed that in, followed by the shallots(or onion), herbs and breadcrumbs, then mixed the eggs and cream with salt and pepper, poured it over and mixed. The key to mixing meatballs is not to overdue it! just until everything is incorporated, or they will get tough on you. Then, keeping my hands wet took about two ounces at a time of the mix and rolled it into balls, then placed them on a baking sheet covered with that new non-stick foil that I have been raving about for the last couple of weeks. I can't say enough about the stuff...it is fantastic. Then into a 350°F oven until their internal temp is about 150°F, which took about 25 minutes in my oven. While the meatballs were getting done I started a simple sauce...saute'd some onions, garlic paste and mushrooms to get it going. Then deglazed with Marsala wine and added a can of Roma tomatoes and let it reduce and get a little thicker...also added a bit of canned sauce, and a handful each of basil and oregano. Then when it thickened up, I put the meatballs in the sauce and turned it down to a simmer for a while to let them warm up and get a little flavor from the sauce. Plated it all up and chowed down It wasn't easy, but we both managed to save enough room for dessert...and there can be no argument about what that is on St. Joseph's Day...it must be Zeppole |
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TasunkaWitko
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beautiful, dave! looking really nice, and i must say your zeppole also look great! we didn't make meatballs yesterday, but we did give the zeppole a try. #1 son joe made them and i had him take pix, so they will be his first posting!
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It is indeed "Emeril" on the pan John...made by all clad, and the best bang for the buck you'll find out there. Copper sandwich stainless steel. I've been using them for about 7 or 8 years now, and couldn't be happier with them for the price. I paid about $169.00 for a ten piece set. |
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Margi Cintrano
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Hoser, Buon Giorno,
I had just been telling Boilmaker that I am going to prepare his Tomato Sauce with your Meatballs this morning.
I love the oven baking idea, and of course, since I am a " grease & fat buster " --- this method is marvelous.
Truly fabulous pictorial and recipe. Shall be preparing the Fireman´s Meatballs tonight and the sauce after 15.00 Hours for our 4 day wkend; it is a bank holiday here in Madrid ... Need to get the ground beef and ground pork now, so thanks again for your lovely recipe.
Ciao.
Margi.
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Hoser
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buon appetito Margi....I hope you enjoy them, and get to relax a bit on your holiday.
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Margi Cintrano
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Buon Giorno, Hoser,
Your oven prepared meatballs were delicious. They are a perfect pair with Boilmaker´s Italian Tomato Sauce ... we truly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for posting the recipe. Have great weekend. Margi. |
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Melissa Mead
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Mmmmm...
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TasunkaWitko
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Dave - was going through a few old posts and came across this (I also believe I "fixed" the photos, so that they "should" show up now). It got me hungry all over again for some good, home-made Italian meatballs! I'm loving that tri-package of meats; I don't even remember the last time we had veal in the grocery stores here, but I may have to check with the local butcher about putting together similar "Italian" packages. I know it's been a while, but do you recall about how much meat that was in the package? I'm guessing 1.5 pounds, maybe 2? Ron |
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Yes indeed Ron....the packages average between 1.5 and 2 pounds. Coincidentally, I just made a batch of meatballs on Monday...guess we were on the same wavelength.
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Indeed, sir!
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Hoser,
The photographs look great, and the lunch too !! |
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