MARIELLA'S ITALIAN MEAT BALLS 
1 lb. ground meat
1/2 lb. ground lean pork
1/2 lb. ground veal
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
4 cloves chopped garlic
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley

Mix all ingredients well. Form into medium balls and fry in small amount of fat to brown. Add to tomato sauce and cook for approximately 1 hour.

SAUCE:

3 cans tomato paste
1 lg. can whole tomatoes
1/4 c. olive oil
3 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil (fresh leaves or dry)
1/4 sliced green pepper
1 c. fresh mushrooms
4 cloves diced garlic
1 fresh chopped green onion

Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. When adding paste, also add 3 cans water.

 

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