Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs In A Tomato Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb ground round
    1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
    2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
    2 tablespoons milk
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
    1 teaspoon of fresh mint, minced
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 egg white
    1 garlic clove, minced
    vegetable cooking spray
    16 ounces tomato sauce
    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon sugar
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    3 cups instant rice, cooked
Preparation
    In a medium sized bowl, combine first 11 ingredients; stir well.
    Shape mixture into 30 (1 1/4\") meatballs.
    Place meatballs on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with door partially open) 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning after 6 minutes.
    Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
    In a large skillet, combine tomato sauce and next 4 ingredients, and bring them to boil.
    Add meatballs; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
    Serve over rice.

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