Classic Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large, wide bowl, combine all ingredients except for oil and mix well, using your fingers or a fork.
2. 2
   Working with small sections of the meat mixture, roll each section between your palms to create a ball about 1 in diameter.
3. 3
   Continue until the entire mixture has been rolled into balls.
4. 4
   Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until oil glistens and pan is hot.
5. 5
   Add meatballs to pan to form a single layer, allowing a bit of space between the meatballs.
6. 6
   Turn meatballs as the bottom side begins to brown, allowing a crisp exterior to form on as much of the meatball as possible, and until meatballs are cooked through.
7. 7
   Remove meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease.
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   Note: If serving meatballs over spaghetti, bring a pot of water to a boil while you are heating the oil in the frying pan.
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   Add pasta and cook to al dente, usually about 7-8 minutes.
10. 10
    Heat your favorite pasta sauce in a separate pan.
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    You can add the meatballs directly to the pasta sauce if you wish, but I prefer to place them on top of each plate of pasta & sauce.
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    Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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    Recipe adapted from Sarah W.