Oven Baked Sicilian Meatballs Serving Size - 8 Prepared By - DnD Recipe Rating * * * * *
			2/3 cup bread crumbs 3 tblsp milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup snipped basil 3 tblsp pine nuts, toasted 3 tblsp dried currants 1/2 tsp salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 pound bulk sweet italian sausage Purchased marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
			In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in egg, cheese, onion, basil, pine nuts, currants, salt, garlic and pepper. Add sausage; mix well. Shape into meatballs (around 24). Place meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake uncovered for 30 - 40 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Meatballs are done when their temperature is 160 degrees. Drain off fat and serve with marinara sauce for dipping if desired.