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Homemade Meatballs

500 g minced beef / ground beef

1 egg

1/2 small onion, finely chopped or grated

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese — optional

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon oregano or Italian herbs

1 tablespoon chopped parsley — optional

1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil, for browning

Simple Tomato Sauce

1 can or bottle of passata / tomato sauce

1 garlic clove

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Basil or oregano to taste