Rosemary Meatballs

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces ground chuck
• 8 ounces ground lamb
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• coarse salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups good quality pasta sauce
• hot cooked spaghetti

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine beef, lamb, panko, egg, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest & juice, 1/2 t coarse salt and 1/4 t pepper. mix just until combined (do not overmix). using a level 1/4 c measure for each, form mixture into 12 meatballs.
• 2 heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 10 - 12 minutes. carefully drain any grease.
• 3 pour in pasta sauce, cover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, at least 8 - 10 minutes.
• 4 serve over hot spaghetti.