Mom's Meatballs

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients and blend thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into balls. Heat in skillet 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Pour off fat as required. Remove meatballs from skillet and add to sauce about 1/2 hour before sauce is done if desired.