Wine Road Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup grated Vella Dry Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 pound ground chuck (certified Angus, 80% lean)
• 1 3/4 ounces panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• Tomato sauce as needed
• 2 cups water
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish