MARIO BATALI'S BIG TURKEY MEATBALLS - POLPETTE DI TACCHINO

Steps:

• Step 1: ingredients: 2 Cup panko bread crumbs Soak the bread crumbs in water to cover for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water. Step 2: ingredients: 2 Pound ground turkey 4 Ounces prosciutto di parma (cut into 1/8-inch dice) 8 Ounces sweet Italian sausage (casings removed) 3 large eggs (lightly beaten) 1 1/2 - 2 Cup milk 1/2 Cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano 1/4 Cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3/4 Cup finely chopped Italian parsley Several gratings of nutmeg 1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large bowl, combine the turkey, prosciutto, sausage, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, ¼ cup of the pecorino, the Parmigiano, ½ cup of the parsley, the nutmeg, and ¼ cup of the olive oil and mix very gently with your hands. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Step 3: ingredients: 2 Cups tomato sauce Add the tomato to pan and bring to a boil. Place the meatballs in the sauce and return to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Step 4: instructions: Transfer to a platter and serve with the remaining ¼ cup each pecorino and parsley sprinkled over the top. http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/Thanksgiving-Mario-Batali-Big-Turkey-Meatballs-Polpette-Di-Tacchino