• 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 lb. ground turkey or ground beef
• 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot cooked pasta
• Chopped fresh parsley, optional
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.  Add turkey and mix well.  Shape into one inch balls.  In a large skillet, brown meatballs in butter.  Stir in onion and mushrooms; saute until golden.  In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth.  Add to skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes.  Stir in cheese; serve over pasta.  Sprinkle with parsley and additional cheese, if desired.  YIELD:  4 servings.