
Classic Italian Meatballs
Ingredients (18)
- FOR THE MEATBALLS:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2-1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk (I used 2%)
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 11/2 cups tomato puree/passata
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup water
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