Recipe

		Oven Baked Sicilian Meatballs
		Serving Size - 8
		Prepared By - DnD
		Recipe Rating * * * * *	Printer Friendly Recipe

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.