Italian Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 or 4 pieces of bread, broken into small pieces
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. rosemary (crushed)
• 1 bay leaf (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp. basil leaf
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. marjoram
• 1 clove of garlic minced finely

Directions:

Mix everything together and shape into balls and fry. I do not add oil, as the fat in the meat is sufficient. I use a non-stick pan. When they are browned, add to the spaghetti sauce and let them simmer until they are done. You can thank my Italian grandmother. You can add a handful of Parmesan cheese before mixing, for a richer taste.

Source: My Italian grandmother.

By Maya Lee from Redlands, CA