In a blender, place 1 cup of water, the onion, pepper, garlic, parsley and italian seasoning. Blend until combined

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

In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil

Shape the meatballs with your hands and place them on the hot pan

Brown on both sides and remove from heat. If necessary, work in batches

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

Place the browned meatballs back in the pan and cover with a lid

Reduce the heat to low and the meatballs and pasta cook for 10 to 12 minutes

Remove from heat and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

Enjoy!