Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage (may add less sausage)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs (packaged Italian crumbs are good)
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. fresh Italian flat parsley
• 2 tbsp. minced onion
• 1 lg. clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash hands throughly.  Hand mix everything until well blended. Shape into medium-sized balls.
2. Simmer pasta sauce
3. Arrange meatballs in single layer in baking dish or oven safe skillet.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes
4. Remove meatballs from oven and add to simmering pasta sauce for another 20 minutes or until done.