Directions:
- In a large bowl add the bread slices and milk. Let sit until the bread is soaked through, then squeeze dry. Crumble and tear the soaked bread into smaller pieces and process in the food processor, using quick pulses, to yield 4 cups soaked crumbs(can be mashed by hand if desired).
- Mix the crumbs in a bowl with the eggs, cheese, herbs, and garlic, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Form into round balls about 2 inches in diameter. Set aside on a rack or plate to dry for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil to frying temperature, about 360 degrees F, and fry the bread balls until brown on all sides. Remove the balls as they brown and drain on a rack covered with paper towels.
- Have the tomato sauce ready. Arrange the balls on a platter and lightly cover with sauce. Serve immediately.
- Basic Tomato Sauce:.
- In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook until the carrot is quite soft, about 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and their juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer until as thick as hot cereal, about 30 minutes. Season with salt, to taste.
- This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.
- Note:.
- If they come out a little mushy, bake them first in a 400*F. oven for about 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 836.57 Kcal (3503 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 553.16 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 61.46g | 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1624.28mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 625.26mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 61.49g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 49.79g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.38g | 10% | |
| Protein | 13.24g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 359.1mg | 36% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 326.53 Kcal (1367 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 215.91 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 23.99g | 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 49.57mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 633.99mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 244.05mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 24g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 19.43g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.93g | 10% | |
| Protein | 5.17g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 140.2mg | 36% | |
* 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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