1/2 cup Contadina® Italian-Style Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup coarsely grated or finely chopped onion

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper

1 lb. ground beef (80% lean) or ground turkey thigh meat

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.  Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk; set aside to moisten at least 5 minutes before adding onion, egg, salt and pepper.

3. Mix meat thoroughly into breadcrumb mixture; roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 1 inch apart.  Bake on middle oven rack 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned and no longer pink inside (165°F).

4. For spaghetti & meatballs, simmer cooked meatballs in pasta sauce at least 5 minutes before serving with pasta.