Hi there - I am also a Vegetarian - but my late husband was not and his mother used to make him these as a treat - he said they were delicious - I could only take his word for it - His mother was a really good cook (I have never met an Italian of either sex who couldn't rustle up delicious meals) I now make them for my Australian husband and he really enjoys them.............

Ingredients:

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 pound ground chuck

1/4 pound mild/sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing

6 Tbs Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

2 Tbs Italian parsley, finely chopped

2 Tbs olive oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tsp lemon zest

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

1/4 cup olive oil

wax paper

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the bread crumbs, egg, ground beef, Italian sausage meat, Parmesan cheese, parsley, 2 Tbs olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, allspice, and black pepper.

Knead the ingredients together well until the mixture is smooth.

Shape the meat into small balls about 1 1/2" in diameter.

Lay the meatballs out on a tray, cover with wax paper and chill for at least 1 hour.

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.

Cook the meatballs on all sides until brown (7-10 minutes).

After you cook each batch of meatballs transfer them to a baking pan or cookie sheet and place them in a low oven (125F) while cooking the other meatballs.

Serve with your basic Marinara Sauce.................ENJOY!!!!