ITALIAN MEATBALLS

½ lb (225 g) minced beef
1 egg
2 oz (50 g) crushed cream crackers
1 oz (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic crushed or finely chopped
½ tbsp. (1/2 x5 ml spoon) dried parsly
½ tsp. (1/2 x5 ml spoon) oregano
1 tsp. (1x5 ml) spoon) thyme leaves
¼ tsp. (1/4 x5 ml spoon) salt pinch of pepper
18-oz (225 g) tin of tomatoes chopped
2 oz (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

PROCEDURE:

1. Combine all ingredients except tinned
tomatoes and last 2 oz (50 g) grated Parmesan
cheese in medium mixing bowl. Shape into 12
1¼-inch (3 cm) balls. Arrange meatballs in a
round baking dish. Microwave uncovered at
Time Cook (power level 10) for 2 to 4 minutes
or until meatballs are nearly done, rearranging
them once.
2. Pour chopped tomatoes over meatballs and
sprinkle with 2-oz (50 g) grated Parmesan
cheese. Cover. Microwave at Time Cook (power
level 10) for about 4 minutes or until heated
through.