Recipe: Palpeta Meat Balls

Recipes using McCormick Organic Basil

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 eggs
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Basil Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 cup Unseasoned Dried Bread Crumbs

• 2 cans tomato paste
• 4 cans water
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

1. Mix together the ingredients lists above for meatball.
2. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a plate covered with waxed paper.
3. Brown meatballs in olive oil.
4. Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining tomato paste with water; then add onion powder, garlic powder, basil,
5. salt, pepper, and sugar.
6. Pour the mixed sauce over meatballs, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer slowly for 1 1/2 hours. Check the pan and add additional water, if the sauce drys out.