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Classic Meatballs
"The ultimate Italian meatball recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Meatballs:
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10 ounces ground pork
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5 ounces ground chuck
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5 ounces ground veal
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2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
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1/4 cup lard
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1 cup fine white bread crumbs
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3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, ground
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
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2 tablespoons whole milk
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Olive oil, for greasing
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For the Sauce:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup yellow onion, finely diced (1 small onion)
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1 cup water
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Finely grated Grana Padano, for serving
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