Italian Meatballs

Ingredients for Meatballs 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lemon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigian Cheese 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil Salt Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, lemon zest, nutmeg, milk, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Whisk the ingredients thoroughly to combine well. Add the garlic and parsley to the bowl and whisk well to mix the ingredients. Add the beef, pork, bread crumbs and parmigiano to the mixing bowl. Using your hands or a large spatula, mix all ingredients thoroughly. The mix should easily combine into a large ball. It will be only slightly sticky to the fingers but not too wet. If the mix seems too wet, add 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs and combine again to get the desired consistency. Using your hands, grab approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (roughly the size of a golf ball). Set the meat ball on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until all meatballs have been rolled. In a large pan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic and olive oil for the tomato sauce. Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until the onion begins to turn translucent; then add the white wine to the pan. Simmer, covered, for 3 - 5 minutes. Place the meatballs in the pan with the onion and garlic mixture. Cover the pan and let the meatballs cook for 3 - 5 minutes or until the bottom of the meatballs are lightly browned. Once browned, turn the meatballs over to brown on the opposite side. If the liquid in the pan evaporates too quickly, add 1/4 of fresh water to the pan as needed.