Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        ground beef
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   1                    egg -- beaten lightly
   3      tablespoons   oil
     3/4  cup           dried bread crumbs
   3      tablespoons   parsley -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper freshly ground
   1 1/2  tablespoons   basil -- crumbled

Preparation:

1. Combine the beef, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, egg, and pepper Mix thoroughly and shape into balls 1 inch in diameter. Melt the oil in a saucepan. Brown the meatballs lightly on all sides; drain off the fat. Add tomato sauce, cover, and simmer 40 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.