3 lb. Italian sausage
3 lb. ground lean meat
5 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 bag carrots, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
5 tsp. minced garlic
1 (24 oz.) container Italian style Progresso bread crumbs
3 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Romano cheese
3 tsp. oregano
3 tsp. sweet basil
5 tsp. fennel seed
2 tsp. nutmeg
pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper (optional)
olive oil, for frying

Combine all ingredients and mix together well. Make into whatever size meatball you desire. Fry in oil until they float to the top. Add to your favorite spaghetti sauce and cook on low for 6 hours. Serve over spaghetti.

Submitted by: Renee' Wyche, Longview, Texas