Party Meat Ball Appetizers

-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