Tony's Italian heritage is a core part of his and Eilis's life in Long Island. These meatballs reflect the blending of their cultural backgrounds in their family meals.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, and parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.
Shape into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes until browned.
Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 5 minutes before serving.