Ingredients
1/4 c. dry breadcrumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 lb. mixed ground beef
1/2 small onion
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. minced oregano
1 egg
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 c. marinara sauce
Cooked spaghetti
Preparation
Step 1In a small bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the soaked breadcrumbs, the onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, egg, salt, and pepper.Step 2Form the meat mixture into 4 large balls. In a deep nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meat balls and cook over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 7 minutes. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet; cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve over cooked spaghetti.
