For the Meatballs:

1. In a large bowl place, the Italian bread, bread crumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, Romano cheese, raisins, Pignoli nuts, seasonings and milk, let the bread soak and toss.
2. Add the ground beef and mix.
3. Form into desired size meat balls.
4. Heat a large cast iron frying pan on a medium heat with about ¼ inch corn oil.
5. Add the meat balls, Do Not overcrowd the pan, and let the meat ball form a nice crust and carefully turn and allow to cook on the other side.
6. Depending on the size of the meat balls it should take about 10 – 12 minutes.

For the Fresh Tomato Sauce:

1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan on medium heat with the olive oil.
2. Add the tomatoes, onions, garlic and seasonings and let the tomatoes cook down.
3. Add the fresh cut basil leaves and simmer on a gentle heat.
4. Add the meat balls and simmer on a very gentle heat for another 30 – 40 minutes.
5. Serve with your favorite pasta or with fresh Italian bread or both!