Ingredients

Method

Begin by making the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly with your hands until everything is well integrated.

Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown them on all sides.

Remove meatballs from the skillet, and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they are soft and translucent.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the meatballs to the skillet.

Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.