Authentic Italian Meatballs Polpette

My mom's friend who is italian gave me a copy of her family cookbook that they had bound and published. it was a wedding shower gift that i treasure. as a newlywed i used this recipe a lot! i've been married 16 years and i make these with spaghetti, for meatball sandwiches, and smaller versions for appetizers to take in a crockpot to parties. some friends think it is strange to put uncooked meatballs in the sauce, but that's what the recipe says to do. it cooks for a long time, and the meatballs keep their shape. i do not make my own spaghetti sauce. i buy two large jars of ragu. no one seems to notice, or care!!always a hit!!! Makes a lot and freezes well.

Steps

Mix all ingredients together.

Form about the size of golf balls.

Make or pour tomato sauce into a deep pot drop meat balls in sauce.

Simmer for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients

ground beef, ground pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic clove, onion, sweet basil, salt and pepper, spaghetti sauce