Ingredients

  • 18 slices of store-bought white bread
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 4-5 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-2 tablespoons Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • A1/4 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
  • Tomato Sauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Remove from milk, and squeeze out excess.
  • In a large bowl, combine meat, garlic, eggs, salt, pepper, bread, and cheese. Mix with hands; do not over-mix. Make loose meatballs a little bit bigger than a plum.
  • Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 40 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow to cool.
  • Allow to cool, and add to sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve over pasta or in a sandwich.