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Meatballs - Polpette Alla Casalinga
* 2 slices italian bread, torn into small pieces 
* 1/2 cup milk 
* 2 tblsp. finely chopped fresh italian parsley 
* 2 cloves finely chopped garlic 
* 1 teaspoon salt 
* 1 egg lightly beaten 
* 1 pound beef chuck, ground twice 
* 6 tblsp. freshly grated romano cheese 
* 1 tblsp. olive oil 
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 
* freshly ground black pepper 
* 1 tblsp. oregano 
Soak the pieces of bread in 1/2 cup milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze them 
dry an discard the milk. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, 
then beaten egg, beef and sausage with the remaining ingredients. Knead the 
mixture vigorously with both hands or beat with a wooden spoon until all 
ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Shape the 
mixture into small balls about 1/1/2 inches in diameter. Lay the meatballs 
out in one layer on a flat tray or baking sheet, cover them with plastic 
wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Heat 1/4 cup of olive or vegetable oil in a heated, heavy 10-12 inch 
skillet until a light haze forms over it. Fry the meatballs 5 or 6 at a time 
over a moderately high heat, shaking the pan constantly to roll the balls 
and keep them round. In 8 - 10 minutes, the meatballs should be brown 
outside and show no trace of pink inside. Add more oil to the skillet as 
needed. Serve the meatballs hot with tomato sauce.