Cookbook:Italian Meatballs

| Cuisine of Italy

Ingredients

 * 500 g (18 oz/1½ lb) minced veal meat
 * ¼ tsp oregano
 * ¼ tsp parsley
 * 1 clove of garlic, minced
 * 1 large egg
 * 125 g (4 oz/¼ cup) breadcrumbs
 * 30 g (1 oz/1 Tbsp) grated Parmesan cheese
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper to taste
 * Olive oil for frying

Procedure

 * 1) Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Using your hands, squeeze all ingredients.
 * 2) Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle on a little olive oil. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) in the meantime.
 * 3) Use your hands to roll meat into bite sized balls.
 * 4) Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook uncovered for 3 minutes, then roll them over and cook another 3 minutes.
 * 5) Transfer the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes.