Sicilian Meatballs - Recipes List

Ingredients

• 4-5 slices of bread, torn up
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus extra for drizzling, divided
• 2 cans San Marzano plum tomatoes (28 ounces)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds ground sirloin
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1 egg
• 1 pint ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn