Italian Style Meatballs - The Recipe Wench

Ingredients

• 1 Pound hamburger (I like to use ground sirloin)
• 1 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 Teaspoons black pepper
• 2 Teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 Teaspoon oregano
• 1 egg
• ¾ Cup bread crumbs (Progresso Italian Style adds even more flavor)
• ½ Cup grated parmesan
• ¼ Cup (probably less!) tomato sauce (Open a 15-ounce can. What you don't use for the meatballs will end up going into the sauce.)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 Cloves garlic (minced)
• 1- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes (I prefer San Marzano brand)
• 1- 15-ounce can tomato sauce (I just use what's left in the can after making the meatballs)
• 1 Teaspoon basil
• kosher salt to taste (The amount will depend on how much salt is in the cans of tomatoes)
• black pepper to taste