Ari's Italian Meatballs

INGREDIENTS   

• 1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 4 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 t. pepper
• 1½ T. salt
• ¼ to ½ cup water 

DIRECTIONS   

1. Mix all ingredients, except breadcrumbs and water, with hands in a large bowl. When mixed, add breadcrumbs and water. Mix well. With finger, poke mixture. If finger does not out clean, add more water.
2. When properly mixed, make into round meat balls. Should make around 28 medium sized meatballs.
3. Brown in saucepan with olive oil (or bake in 350°F oven for 20 minutes) and transfer to Ari's Tomato Sauce.
4. Continue cooking for at least 2 hours.

Recipe Author: Ariane Cleverly

Recipe Image: Drive Me Hungry