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In a blender, place 1 cup of water, the onion, pepper, garlic, parsley and italian seasoning. Blend until combined
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In a bowl, place the beef, blended mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper and cheese. Mix with your hands until combined. If mixture seems to dry, add a little more water. If mixture seems to wet, add more breadcrumbs
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In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil
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Shape the meatballs with your hands and place them on the hot pan
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Brown on both sides and remove from heat. If necessary, work in batches
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When all the meatballs have browned, place 3 cups of water on the pan and all the contents from the hamburger helper® box including the sauce mix. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes to a boil
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Place the browned meatballs back in the pan and cover with a lid
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Reduce the heat to low and the meatballs and pasta cook for 10 to 12 minutes
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Remove from heat and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.
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Enjoy!