Italian Meatballs - Parade Magazine

By á-46

Ingredients

• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• Marinara sauce

Preparation

Step 1

. Combine bread crumbs and water.
2. Stir in eggs, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Add meat; mix well.
4. With wet hands, form 20 to 24 small balls.
5. Heat oil and cook meatballs until brown, turning regularly, over low to medium heat.
6. Place meatballs on paper towels to absorb any oil.
7. Heat sauce to a boil. Lower to a simmer, add meatballs, and cook, loosely covered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
8. Serve with spaghetti.