Categories: Appetizers, Meats 
      Yield: 48 meatballs 
  
---------------------------------MEAT BALLS--------------------------------- 
  1 1/2 lb Ground beef 
    1/2 c  Quaker Oats, uncooked 
           -- (quick or old-fashioned) 
      1 tb Chopped parsley 
    1/2 ts Salt 
    1/8 ts Pepper 
    1/2 c  Parmesan cheese 
      2    Eggs; beaten 
 
-----------------------------------SAUCE----------------------------------- 
      1    Garlic clove; minced 
      1 lb Canned tomatoes 
      6 oz Tomato paste 
      1 ts Salt 
    1/8 ts Pepper 
    1/2 ts Oregano 
    1/4 ts Basil 
  
  For meat balls, combine all ingredients thoroughly.  Shape to form small 
  meat balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.  Brown in small amount of 
  shortening in large skillet, turning frequently until browned on all 
  sides. 
   
  For sauce, combine all ingredients.  Pour over browned meat balls; simmer 
  about 30 minutes.  Serve in chafing dish. 
   
  Source: Our Favorites for family and friends 
  Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company 
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias