Chef Pat Marone was encouraged by residents and staff to enter a contest via The Regency’s food purveyor US Food Service a couple of months ago.  He entered his fabulous Italian Meatballs and he was selected as one of the TOP 30 finalists.  The winning prize was for Chef’s Pats meatballs to be The NEXT TOP item that would be available by US Foodservices nationwide.  A voting campaign started and we had residents, staff, families and with the help of the Glen Cove community Chef Pat accumulated over 5000 votes via Facebook.  WOW 5000 votes! Chef Pat did not win, however, the residents believe he is our true champion.  Thank you to everyone that voted.
Finalist Recipe
Chef Pat Marone’s Italian Meatballs

Description

Traditional Italian Meatballs. These are the best meatballs for pasta, a hero or just to munch on. A combination of veal, pork and beef mixed with grated cheese, parsley and a touch of tomato sauce. Baked or fried, your friends and family will love them.

Ingredients

• 2  Pound(s) Pork, Veal and Beef Mix, ground
• 1  Cup(s) Italian Style Bread Crumbs
• 3/4  Cup(s) Cold Pomodoro Sauce, or store bought
• 3/4  Cup(s) Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
• 2  Each Egg, beaten
• 1/4  Cup(s) Fresh Italian Parsley, rough chop
• 1/4  Cup(s) Fresh Basil, rough chop
• 1  To Taste Salt
• 1  To Taste Pepper
• 1/2  Cup(s) Olive Oil, for frying

Directions

• Mix pork veal and beef mixture in large bowl with bread crumbs, cheese and pomodoro sauce
• Add eggs, salt & pepper, parsley and basil and Mix together
• Roll meatball mixture into balls (size of your liking) and place to the side
• Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a large sauté pan on med high flame
• Fry meatballs in oil, once brown check the middle of a meatball to ensure they are fully cooked
• They can be finished in the oven

Chef Pat Marone’s recipes can be found on The Regency at Glen Cove’s website.  His recipes are also featured on the online cookbook website www.idealchef.com