The Secret to Tender Italian Meatballs

Name: The Secret to Tender Italian Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove per pound of meat ); 2 tbsp dried onion flakes (rehydrated with boiling water and drained); 1 handful fresh basil, finely chopped (can use frozen instead (dried doesn't taste at all like fresh) ); 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped (can use dried instead (1 tablespoon per pound)); 1 egg; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 slices white bread (plus more if the mixture is still wet); 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1/4 cup milk (or water in a pinch); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; oil for frying (optional (to use if frying)); marinara sauce for cooking and/or serving