Simply Tradtional

Ok, I have never met anyone who doesn't like Italian food!! Well in our house, the makings for any Italian dish are a staple item. Chase and I have promised each other, that as soon as we both retire we are going to go to Italy and eat our way through the entire country!!! We have spaghetti night once a week...sometimes its a regular bolognaise sauce, and sometimes I make homemade meatballs.  Occasionally, I will make my sauce, it takes all day....but tonight the star of the show was the meatball! This is a very simple, very fast recipe for a traditional meatball.  Some think you have to bake your meatballs in the oven, but really you should poach them (cook them in liquid)! Here is how...there are some different things you can do, I will list some of the different ideas at the end! Enjoy.....


You will need:
1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage (depending on how many, I always want leftovers so I make more)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp chopped parsley
s/p
1 tsp olive oil

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, its preferred that you mash all ingredients together with your hands! Its more fun.

It is best that the mixture stay a little on the wet side, the cream helps it stay moist while cooking and it gives it a richer flavor.

After mixture is mixed thoroughly, form into meatballs. A little smaller than palm size is best.  Drop meatballs into a simmering pot of spaghetti sauce, the sauce does not have to cover the meatballs but it should come up the sides a least half way.  Turn heat up to med/high cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes. Gently move meatballs around with a spoon so the sauce doesn't burn.
Remove from burner and let stand 15 minutes covered. Serve over noodles!!

Here are some things I like to do different sometimes....

Add a dash a cayenne to the mixture to make them spicy.
Form the meat around pieces of fresh mozzarella
Add parmesan cheese to mixture.
a little splash of white wine, is also awesome! Dont forget to treat yourself too!
Bon Appetit