Good Day Atlanta viewer information story September 17, 2019
ATLANTA (FOX 5-Atlanta) - Taste of Italy vs. France at Il Giallo in Sandy Springs: Everyone knows that Italian food and wine are one of the best combinations of all time. Il Giallo's restaurant in Sandy Springs, is preparing for their Italy vs France Wine Dinner. Employees at the restaurant say each course will feature a protein prepared in both Italian and French styles.
They'll be paired with a French and Italian wine. Guests will vote for their favorite course. The winning country/chef will be announced at the end of the meal. The Italy vs. France Wine Dinner is October 3.
Chef Jamie prepared the recipe is for his signature il Giallo meatballs. You can find it below.
For more information on the il Giallo resturant click here.
Il Giallo Chicken, Turkey and Pork Meatballs
Makes About 20-25 Meatballs
1# Ground Chicken
1# Ground Turkey
½ # Ground Beef
2 Eggs
¾ Cups Bread Crumbs
¾ Cups Grated Parmigiano or Grana Cheese
1 Onion, Finely Diced
5-8 Sage Leaves, Chopped
1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
1 ½ Teaspoons Pepper
½ Cup All Purpose Flour
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Cup Dry Red Wine
1 Quart Neutral Tomato Sauce
- Mix all of the top ingredients together using a mixer with the paddle attachment until it becomes "sticky".
- Roll meatballs into the desired size, about 1-2 ounces.
- Dust them with flour on a cookie sheet so that they get lightly dusted all the way around.
- In a pan large enough to hold the meatballs and the sauce, heat the olive oil and gently brown the meatballs, rolling them over with a spoon or a fork until browned on all sides.
- Add the red wine and the tomato sauce, lower the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the meatballs are firm, serve over polenta or pasta or just by themselves.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a little chicken broth.
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