Mama Martorana’s Meatballs

Ingredients

• 5 lbs of 80/20 gb
• 1 bunch Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon anise seed or fennel
• ½ cup pecorino
• ½ cup parmesan
• 4 eggs
• Whole loaf of French bread, crust removed, chopped into cubes (use day-old or dry the cubes in the microwave)
• 1-2 tablespoons salt (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Soak bread cubes in water, then squeeze out the water
2. Add all ingredients to large bowl, gently combine until well-mixed
3. Form meatballs by hand or use ice cream scooper
4. Place meatballs on foil-covered pan sheet
5. Cook under broiler on high for 9-12 minutes; keep an eye on them and turn if/as needed