Meatballs

It might sound strange to have raisins in your meatballs, but give it a try, they add a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.

1 ½ pound ground beef
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
½ cup chopped raisins
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients and roll into balls. Put on a cookie sheet in the freezer overnight to harden. Pack in plastic bags and store in freezer until ready to use.

When you are ready to use them, place frozen meatballs in Marinara sauce (posted on 2/21/14) and simmer for about ½ hour. Serve over spaghetti.

If you want to serve them right away rather then freeze them, brown in a pan first so they hold their shape in the sauce.

Makes about 24 meatballs.