Shelly's Recipe

PARMESAN DUSTED MEATBALLS

Category: Meatballs

1/3 cup plus 3 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
1 1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more
for garnish
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tbsp dried currants
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground allspice
3 tbsp olive oil

In a food processor, pulse 1/3 cup almonds with sugar until finely ground. Coarsely chop remaining almonds.

In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Add almonds and remaining ingredients, except oil. Mix until combined. Form into 1-inch balls.

Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat. Add half the meatballs, and saute until they are cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Transfer meatballs to a platter. Repeat with the remaining oil and meatballs. Garnish with Parmesan, and serve immediately.