"These meatballs are a hug from an Italian grandmother! Easy and super cheesy with lots of flavor they are to the table in minutes. Serve with a green salad of baby spinach, cucumber slices, grape tomatoes and toss with 3 parts olive oil to 1 part vinegar plus salt and pepper...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt - if regular table salt, use 1/2 teaspoon
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons finely minced or crushed garlic, about 2 or 3 garlic cloves
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1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
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1/2 cup Progresso Italian breadcrumbs blended with 1/2 cup milk or water in a cup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 jar Gia Russo, Mario Batali, or Barilla Pasta Sauce