Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 -4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Soak 2 slices of bread in 1/4 cup milk for 10 minutes.
  • Don't squeeze out the milk, as adding the milk and bread to the meat mixture will make the meatballs very tender.
  • Add all other ingredients to the wet bread and milk and mix well with hands.
  • Roll meat into balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until meat is done.
  • Add to spaghetti sauce and let simmer in sauce for at leat 30 minutes before serving.