Calabrian Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp olive oil
2 crushed garlic cloves
500 g pork mince
2 tsp salt
1 lemon , juice and zest of
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil, extra
750 ml pasta sauce
500 g pasta

Directions:

Place bread in bowl, add milk and 2 tbl oil, set aside 15 minutes or until absorbed.
Toss bread mix, 2 cloves of garlic, mince, salt, juice and zest of the lemon, extra oil, parmesan and parsley in mixing bowl; mix well.
Shape into balls cover and chill.
Cook balls in pasta sauce for 15 minutes. Or until cooked through - this may depend on the size of t he meatballs you decide to make . You can use any bottled pasta sauce or use one of your favourite homemade ones.
Put over pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	809.13 Kcal (3388 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.32g	57%
Cholesterol	65.44mg	22%
Sodium	2141.5mg	89%
Potassium	512.09mg	11%
Total Carbs	67.61g	23%
Sugars	9.75g	39%
Dietary Fiber	3.72g	15%
Protein	46.87g	94%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	436.1mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.77 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	57%
Cholesterol	12.19mg	22%
Sodium	399.04mg	89%
Potassium	95.42mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.6g	23%
Sugars	1.82g	39%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	15%
Protein	8.73g	94%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	22%
Iron	0.8mg	25%
Calcium	81.3mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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