How To Make Meatballs

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What You Need
Ingredients
(Serves 6)

2 lbs. ground meat of your choice; turkey, veal, pork, chicken, buffalo, beef, etc.
2 tablespoons of either or a combination of: dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Tools
Bowl
Knife
Cutting board
Grater
Baking sheet
Oven

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with your hands. Mix well but don't overmix or you will end up with dense meatballs. If the mixture does not stick together, add a little more tomato sauce a tablespoon at a time.

2. Form the meat mixture into balls about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Don't pack them too tight.

3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

4. Serve the meatballs over pasta and sauce.

Additional Information:

You could try adding chopped vegetables such as onions, peppers, and eggplant for more flavor. You can also cook the meatballs in a skillet for 7 to 8 minutes if you don't want to use an oven.

This recipe can be easily halved.