2/3 Cup Fresh Breadcrumbs 3 TBL Milk 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onion 3 TBL Chopped Fresh Basil 1 Lg Egg 1 Clove Garlic 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper 1/2 Lb Sweet Italian Sausage 1/2 Lb Hamburger
1 Lb Ziti, cooked
Sicilian Marinara Sauce
2 TBL Olive Oil 1 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion 2 Clove Garlic, minced 2 28 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes in Juice 4 TBL Chopped Fresh Basil
Preparation:
Meatballs
Preheat over to 350. Oil baking sheet. Mix breadcrumbs and milk, and let stand for 5 minutes. Mix in parmesan, onion, basil, egg, garlic and pepper. Add sausage and hamburger. Mix well. Form into 1 ¼? balls. Bake until light brown, about 30 minutes.
Sicilian Marinara Sauce
Heat oil on medium low. Saute onion until golden. Add garlic for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and basil, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.