Italian Meatballs With Raisins and Pine Nuts

I haven't made these yet but I am intrigued by the ingredients. Please note that these meat balls should placed in a saucepan of your favorite tomato sauce and should simmer 1-2 hours after browning in skillet.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground round or 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground chuck
• 2  cups  breadcrumbs, plain
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  large onions, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons oregano
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  tablespoons parsley
• 2  tablespoons dried basil
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup red wine
•  salt and pepper, to taste
•  olive oil (or bacon fat)

Directions

1. Put all the above ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand until well blended.
2. Roll the meat into meatballs the size of golf balls.
3. Brown in skillet with olive oil or bacon fat.
4. Once meatballs are browned, place in a saucepan with tomato sauce and simmer 1-2 hours. Serve over pasta.