INGREDIENTS
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For the romesco sauce:
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4 slices coarse country bread, crusts removed and torn into chunks
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6 Tbs. (3 fl. oz./90 ml.) red wine vinegar
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2/3 cup (3 oz./90 g.) slivered almonds
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz./105 g.) canned diced tomatoes with juice
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2 canned roasted piquillo peppers, drained
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2 tsp. smoked paprika
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Kosher salt
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1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml.) extra-virgin olive oil
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For the meatballs:
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6 slices sandwich-style white bread, crusts removed
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3/4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml.) whole milk
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1/2 lb. (250 g.) ground pork
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1/4 lb. (125 g.) ground beef chuck (20 percent fat)
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1 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup (1/3 oz./10 g.) minced fresh flat-leaf parsley and/or dill
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1 Tbs. dried oregano
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1/4 cup (1 oz./30 g.) grated Parmesan cheese
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper