Sole Mio Caffe Trattoria Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 10 ounces ground beef
• 1/4 loaf Italian bread, crust cut off
• 2 tablespoons parsley, coarsely chopped
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Tomato Sauce

• 1 large can whole plum tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small bunch basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Meatballs

1. Soak bread in water; strain and press all water out.
2. In mixing bowl combine all ingredients with bread. Run cold water over hands; roll mixture into balls the size of 1/2 a tennis ball.
3. Heat olive oil in skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides; do not cook through.

Tomato Sauce

1. Blend ingredients except olive oil in food processor. In a large frying pan heat olive oil; add sauce, bring to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add meatballs; simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.
3. Serve over spaghetti.

Attribution

Posted by LladyRusty at Recipe Goldmine 3/28/02.

Source: restauranteur.com - from Chef/Owner Domenico Vastarella, Sole Mio Caffe Trattoria, Carmel Valley Village, California