Recipe for Ziti Con Polpettine (Beef and Veal Meatballs with Ziti) 
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Yield:
1 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 lb Ground beef
1/2 lb Ground veal
4 slc White bread, (crust removed), soaked in milk and squeezed dry
1 x Egg
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Oregano
2 tbl Plain breadcrumbs
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup Finely chopped parsley
1 tbl Romano cheese
1/3 cup Vegetable oil for frying meatballs
1 x Recipe tomato sauce, (below)
1 lb Ziti
Additional freshly grated Romano cheese
----------------- BASIC TOMATO SAUCE ----------------
3 tbl Butter
2 x Garlic cloves minced
1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
1 cup Water
Instructions:
Instructions: Prepare the tomato sauce (recipe below) first.

In a bowl, mix the meats, bread, egg, garlic powder, oregano, bread crumbs, salt & pepper, parsley and 1 tablespoon of Romano cheese. Mix well and form into balls about
1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the meatballs until browned all over.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Add the meatballs to the already simmering tomato sauce and continue cooking for about 1 more hour.

Cook the ziti, drain.

Serve the meatballs over the ziti with additional grated Romano Cheese.

Serves 4
BASIC TOMATO SAUCE In a saucepan, melt butter, add garlic and saute 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce, water, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or to desired thickness.

Makes about 2 1/3 cups

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