Grandma's Homemade Italian Meatball's

For as long as I can remember Sunday has always been spaghetti and meatballs day at our house. Having grown up with this tradition is the main reason that I don't order meatballs when dining out. Because really who's meatballs are going to be better than my mom's except of course my grandma's.


Grandma's Meatball Recipe
1lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 pound ground veal
3 cups bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 garlic cloves minced
3 large eggs
1 tbs salt
oil for frying

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until evenly blended. Shape the mixture into balls. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Put as many meatballs that will fit into the oil and fry. Turn as necessary to get the meatballs brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs and blot with a paper towel to absorb some of the oil. Repeat with remaining meatballs.