Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, eggs, milk, seasoned salt and basil into a large bowl.
  2. Mix well with hands; shape into 24 balls.
  3. Brown meatballs in pan, making sure to keep a thin layer of water on the bottom of the pan at all times to prevent burning.
  4. While meatballs are cooking, start the gravy.
  5. Brown onion lightly in olive oil in a large pot.
  6. Add garlic and cook 1 or 2 minutes.(Do not burn.).
  7. Add tomato paste and water.
  8. Stir until tomato paste is thinned.
  9. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  10. Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat.
  11. When meatballs are done, add to sauce.
  12. Simmer, covered loosely, over low heat about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  13. If sauce is too thick water may be added.