Meatballs.

There's something incredibly comforting about meatballs.
This recipe uses veal, or a combination of veal and pork if you prefer, to create deliciously succulent meatballs in a rich, tomato sauce.
Serve with pasta, rice or simply a hulk of crusty bread to mop up the juices.
ingredients

1 thick slice Italian-style bread, crust removed
Milk, for soaking
650g (1lb 5oz) minced veal or a combination of minced pork and veal
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4tbsp finely grated Parmesan
2tbsp flat-leaf parlsey, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Plain flour, for dusting
2-3tbsp olive oil
2x400g tins chopped tomatoes, or 500ml (16fl oz) ready-made tomato and herb pasta sauce
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Extra flat-leaf parsley, to garnish
method
Break the bread into pieces and soak in a little milk until soft. Squeeze dry, then crumble into a large bowl.
Add the
mince,
garlic,
Parmesan,
parsley,
lemon zest and
beaten egg,
and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper. To check the seasoning, fry a small amount of the mixture until cooked and taste it, then adjust the seasoning as needed.
Form the mixture in 5cm balls, then roll them in flour and shake off any excess. At this stage, you can refrigerate the meatballs for up to 4 hours, if desired.
Heat the oven to 200°C (gas mark 6). Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat, add the meatballs and cook until browned all over (you may need to do this in batches). Remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Add the chopped tomatoes or pasta sauce with the whole garlic cloves to the frying pan and bring to the boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Return the meatballs to the frying pan and transfer to the oven. Cook for 20 minutes, turning the meatballs occasionally. Remove the whole garlic cloves and garnish with a little parsley before serving.
Recipe from - http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/recipes/main-courses/best-ever-meatballs
More:
- How to cook perfect meatballs | Life and style | The Guardian:
- Real Meatballs and Spaghetti Recipe : Ina Garten : Recipes : Food Network:
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