Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Merlot Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 bottle of Merlot....a little for cooking...the rest to entertain you while you cook :)
1lb ground beef
1lb ground sausage (your choice...you can spice these up with spicy sausage!!!) --- Do not just double the ground beef...you have to have the sausage to make them moist and yummo!!!
Italian bread crumbs (about 1 cup)
Parmesaen cheese (about 1/2 cup...more if you like)
2 tablespoons minced or chopped garlic
A few shakes of garlic salt
Salt and pepper to taste
Italian seasoning (1-2 tablespoons...adjust is sausage is already flavored with sage etc)
2 eggs
Your favorite red sauce and pasta of your choice

Directions:
*Mix all ingredients and then add a splash of Merlot (be careful mixing if you just got a mani...you can stain your hands red with the wine!!!)
*Roll into meatballs (whatever size you like)
*Dip in Merlot and then place on a foil lined baking sheet.
*Bake at 350 for half hour.
*Add to your favorite sauce (your favorite red sauce)
*Add pasta (of your choice....)
*Garnish with parmesan cheese:)

Enjoy with remainder of bottle of wine!!!!

Serves: 6-8

Submitted by: Annie Distelzweig

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