Classic Italian Meatballs

0 Prepare the meatballs. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, kefir farmers cheese, garlic, onion, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the ground beef and mix until everything is evenly combined.
1 Form the meatballs. Using a spoon, scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Repeat until all the mixture is used—you should have about 12 meatballs.
2 Sear the meatballs then add sauce. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add half of the meatballs and sear for 4–5 minutes, turning until browned on all sides. Pour the red sauce into the skillet with the meatballs.
3 Simmer in sauce. Reduce heat and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 25–30 minutes, until fully cooked and tender.
4 Serve. Serve these classic italian meatballs over sourdough pasta with plenty of sauce. Top with freshly grated parmesan and extra herbs if desired.