Take a large bowl and add ground meat, bread crumbs, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything gently with your hands. Do not over-mix, as it can make meatballs hard.

Once the mixture is ready, take a small portion and roll it between your palms to form small round balls. You can keep them medium or small in size depending on your choice.

Now you have two options:

Pan Frying – Heat olive oil in a pan and cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides. It gives a crispy outside and juicy inside.

Baking – Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place meatballs on a tray and bake for 20 minutes. This method is healthier.

In another pan, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. Then add tomato puree, salt, chili flakes, and oregano. Let it cook for 10 minutes on low flame.

Finally, add your cooked meatballs into the sauce. Let them simmer for 5 minutes so that they absorb the flavors. Your delicious meatball dish is ready!