Ingredients
4 slices day-old French bread (1/2 inch thick)1 cup milk2 eggs1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh parsley4 garlic cloves, peeled1 tablespoon olive oil2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 pounds ground beef1/2 pound bulk Italian sausageMarinara sauceHot cooked pasta
Preparation
Soak bread in milk for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze bread. In a blender in food processor, combine the bread, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oil, salt, pepper and allspice; cover and process until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the beef and sausage. Add bread mixture; mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add the meatballs and heat through.
Serve over pasta.
