Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound pork
• 1/2 pound veal
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• Salt and pepper
• 5-6 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

1. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs and milk and let soak for 10 minutes. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and cook onion for 3 minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. In a large bowl combine ground meats, soaked bread crumbs, cooked onion, egg, Parmesan,parsley, garlic and salt and pepper and mix well. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter balls and set on a plate.
3. In the same large skillet heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and cook the meatballs in 3-4 batches until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. When meatballs are browned, transfer them to a side plate, add more oil if necessary and continue to cook remaining meatballs.
4. Add the browned meatballs to the simmering marinara sauce and heat for 10-15 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce with cooked spaghetti or pasta of choice.