Wild Boar Meatballs or Any Domestic Pork, Beef, Turkey, and Veal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground wild boar (as fatty as possible)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup finely diced shallot
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup marsala wine
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• fresh linguine, cooked according to package instructions (or your other favorite pasta!)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the oil, tomato sauce, and pasta. Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula until uniform in consistency.
2. Heat the grape seed oil in a large heavy bottom sauté pan.
3. Roll the wild boar mixture with your hands into 2-inch balls. Place them in the hot oil and cook for 2-3minutes on all sides until well browned.
4. Add the sauce and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
5. Spoon the meatballs and sauce over your favorite pasta or rice.