Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.13 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. Mix well and form into 12 balls. Store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
3. 3 In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent.
4. 4 Stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more.
6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition per serving