Homemade Italian Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

1/4

of a large onion, (grated (use a large box grater))

2 cloves

garlic, (minced)

3/4 cup

breadcrumbs (panko, fresh or seasoned will work)

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

fresh ground black pepper

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper ((optional))

large eggs

1/2 cup

milk, (more or less as needed)

1/2 cup

fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup

chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

1 1/2 lb

ground meat ((any combination of beef, pork and/or veal for a total of 1 1/2 pounds))

2 tsp

olive oil