These basic meatballs are
gussied up with fresh basil and parsley. Serve over spaghetti
with your favorite sauce and lots of freshly grated Parmesan
cheese.
Meatballs
with Fresh Herbs
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground
beef
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
- In a large bowl combine
beef, bread crumbs, garlic, basil, parsley, egg, salt and pepper.
Mix gently but thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
Brown meatballs lightly on all sides; drain. Add to desired spaghetti
sauce and thoroughly heat before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Cooking Tip: Experiment
with different fresh herbs such as oregano and thyme.
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